Mental Health
Name & Title: Nicole Combs, Prevention Specialist, May 2015-Present Nicole implements evidence-based prevention programs throughout the community, and in both school and after-school... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
After the death of a family member, a 16-year-old local high school student was struggling with depression. Someone notified the school’s social worker, who began meeting with this young woman. And... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Q&A with Jessica Liria, M.S. | Supervisor of Prevention Services Q: I know I should be having discussions with my kids about drugs, but I have no idea what to say. How do I bring it up? A: It... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
On January 31, 2019, The Mental Health Access Improvement Act (S. 286), was introduced into the U.S. Congress. This bipartisan bill, if passed, would expand benefits to Medicare recipients so they... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Mariana Perez has always looked out for the little guy ...and still does so, serving a community in great need at DLC’s Immokalee office. Mariana Perez used to get into fights as a little girl... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Name & Title: Coral Vargas, Prevention Specialist, July 2017-Present In her position, Vargas implements evidence-based prevention programs throughout the community, in both in-school and... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
StopBullying.gov, a Website managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has five great tips for kids about how to deal with bullying: Treat everyone with respect Nobody should be... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Here's what one mom has learned after her daughter stood up for a friend in a bullying situation at school . . . and what you can learn from it, too. -By Karen When the phone rang and I looked at... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
She’d often be seen walking the streets of Naples, acting abnormally, talking nonsense, disturbing the peace. But she was no physical threat to anyone. She had been arrested numerous times, but... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
The following commentary, by Scott Burgess, David Lawrence Centers President & CEO, ran in the Naples Daily News on October 11, 2018 (view the article here). Burgess was asked to explain how the... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
David Lawrence Centers proudly supports the Naples Chamber of Commerce in the One Collier initiative. If you’re not familiar with One Collier, it is a political committee formed in Collier... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Sen. Kathleen Passidomo is Legislator of the Year after passing a bill to provide every child in Florida schools with access to mental health services When State Senator Kathleen Passidomo was asked... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Through a variety of holistic therapy programs, adults and children are finding ways to cope with life's stresses at David Lawrence Centers . A 50-something man who was trapped in substance use... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Government funding only goes so far at David Lawrence Centers, where private gifts and donations are indispensable for the work we do. When it comes to state spending for mental health, Florida ranks... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Naples Children and Education Foundation, founders of the Winter Wine Festival, will host “Meet the Kids Day” on January 26, where you can meet some of the children that are helped by the... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
After surviving an abusive childhood, I was severely depressed, cutting myself, and wanting to die. I ended up at David Lawrence Centers . . . and I started to feel hope for the first time. A... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Giselle’s anger was out of control, and it hit her family the hardest . . . sometimes quite literally. When Giselle lost her cool, she would yell and scream, throw things, break things, and strike... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
13 Reasons Why, the Netflix TV series about a high school girl’s suicide, is popular with teen viewers, in spite of its dark, heavy, and controversial subject matter. Parents and mental health... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Therapy for mental illness is about change in the best possible way. Now think about music and you'll realize that music is rich with change. The notes of the melody change. Rhythms constantly... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
David Lawrence Centers has recently added pharmacogenetic testing for our clients, and this innovative tool is already proving extremely helpful. Let me explain a bit about what this testing is... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
During National Mental Health Awareness Month, each year in May the mental health community joins together to reaffirm our commitment to building a better understanding of mental illnesses,... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Holidays are joyful, festive times. Right? So why do they feel like an overwhelming minefield of triggers and temptations to people who suffer from addiction, mood swings, depression and... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Did you know that an excellent way to ease mental stress, anxiety, PTSD, and depression is right in your backyard? Simply by planting and taking care of a garden, you could benefit from reduced... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
You’ve felt it coming on, and you know it’s there, but explaining what chronic anxiety is to someone who has never experienced it can be a daunting task. And even though you know you have it,... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Mental health is part of who we are: it is comprised of our emotional, psychological and social well-being. The lifetime chances of being affected by a mental health problem — whether it is your... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
We know what you eat can affect your waistline, but not many people realize that what you eat (and don’t eat) can also affect your mental health. Eating in a healthy way can help prevent and manage... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Sadness, fear, helplessness, and anxiety are all natural responses to the shooting in Orlando. Everyone feels and reacts to traumatic events such as hate crimes and terrorist attacks differently.... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Everyone can get the blues — especially when you’re facing tough times. It’s a normal part of life. Stress, the loss of a loved one, divorce, and financial trouble can all play a role in... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Seeking therapy is a great way to resolve personal issues that you may be dealing with. If you already have a therapist, then you know the benefits of having an objective third party to turn to that... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
It’s no secret that technology has made leaps and bounds in the last decade. We’re now able to do so much from the palms of our hands; we can pay bills, make reservations, shop online, and so... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Cyberbullying is the use of electronic communication to bully a person. This is usually done by sending mean messages or even threats to someone though a website, email, social media, phone or text... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
It is never easy to see someone you care for struggling with a physical or mental health disorder, and the value of friendship during these challenging times is crucial. Too often, people respond... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
If you suffer from anxiety, you know that overcoming panic attacks is far from easy. However, there might be a better way to deal with your condition compared to what you have tried in the past. The... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
In honor of February’s National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, our second prevention student mental health We Care Campaign video focused on bringing awareness to the dangers of teen dating... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Selecting the right mental health doctor can be a challenge, especially if you are unfamiliar with the area. However, choosing the right mental health doctor ultimately relies on your individual... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Taking care of your mental health is one of the most important things you can do. If you’re feeling stressed, down, or depressed, it will take a toll on your mind and your everyday life. While... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Teen suicide is a growing national and local health concern. Nearly 100 young people are lost each week to suicide making it the third-leading cause of death for young people ages 15 to 24. Each day... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Facilities like The David Lawrence Centers in Naples, keep a close eye on people who are suicidal and provide them with temporary treatment. Mary Ann Guerra, director of acute care and emergency... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Charles Spielberger, PhD, a psychologist who specializes in the study of anger, says that anger is considered “an emotional state that varies in intensity from mild irritation to intense fury and... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
What is Depression? Depression is a condition that makes someone feel sad most of the time and makes it hard to manage daily life. It can be treated by taking medicine, by talking with a therapist,... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
David Lawrence Centers recently launched the new Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program targeted to both the adolescent and adult populations. DBT blends proven Western Cognitive therapy and... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Did you know around 1% of Americans have schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe, and disabling brain disorder which may cause for people to hear voices that other people don’t. Often,... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
According to WebMD, nearly 5 million children in the US have some type of serious mental illness (meaning one that interferes with daily life). Additionally, in any given year, 20% of American... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Anxiety is an emotion that every human experiences at certain points in their lives. Some people feel anxious or nervous before taking a test or speaking in public. Others may experience anxiety when... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
It is normal for a person to have a stressful reaction after experiencing a trauma. This reaction may cause a person’s emotions or behaviors to change in a way that is upsetting. Even though many... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
If you’re seeking mental health or substance use help, you may have heard the term “group therapy” at some point or another. However, some might not feel comfortable with the idea of group... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Mental illness affects many individuals and families across the globe. According to the World Health Organization, one in four people in the world is affected by a mental or neurological disorder.... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Injuring yourself on purpose by deliberately inflicting physical harm to your body is called self-injurious behavior and can include behaviors such as cutting, scratching, burning, biting, pulling... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
According to WebMD.com, bipolar disorder affects around 5.7 MILLION American adults in the US. You may have heard those around you making jokes, such as “I’m so bipolar!” and referring to their... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
What is the biggest challenge faced by teens today? It is not puberty, acne, or worrying about grades in high school. Most of the teens today are suffering severe mental illnesses that lead them to... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
