Mental Health
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262), or visit: https://mchb.hrsa.gov/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline • 24/7, free, confidential hotline... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
By Emma Handsel, RN, BSN RN Perinatal Educator Women's & Children's Resource Center NCH Healthcare System The BirthPlace According to the March of Dimes, postpartum depression... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
by DLC Community Partner Lisa Gruenloh, MPAP, CPC, Founder and President of Purpose Journey® While social connection is a fundamental need for our mental, emotional, and physical health, it’s... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Naples, Fl – David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC), Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit behavioral health provider serving children, adults and families, will host a... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Naples, Fl – David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC), Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit behavioral health provider serving children, adults and families, received a... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Naples, Fl – David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC), Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit behavioral health provider serving children, adults and families, announced... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Naples, Fl – David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC), Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit behavioral health provider serving children, adults and families, has... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
by DLC Community Partner Lisa Gruenloh, MPAP, CPC, Founder and President of Purpose Journey® In Southwest Florida, we have all kinds of tools, systems, and routines for proactively protecting our... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
-By David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC) Community Outreach Specialist Jessica Liria, M.S. Societal and cultural stigmas surrounding mental health can produce negative thoughts and... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
by DLC Community Partner Lisa Gruenloh, MPAP, CPC, Founder and President of Purpose Journey® When I was a teenager, I sometimes would joke that our family put the “fun” in dysfunctional.... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Written by: DLC Community Outreach Specialist Jessica Liria, M.S., There is no doubt about it—times are tough. As we enter the holiday season, it can be difficult to see through the challenges... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
by DLC Community Partner Lisa Gruenloh, MPAP, CPC, Founder and President of Purpose Journey® No matter what you are looking to improve in your life, the information available these days can be... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Written by: Jessica Liria M.S., Community Outreach Specialist Recognizing the signs that someone is experiencing challenges with a mental health concern is part of what can be, a complicated... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
By Lisa Gruenloh, MPAP, CPC, Founder and President of Purpose Journey® For children, mental health largely involves the development of emotional and social skills that directly impact their... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
-By David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC) Community Outreach Specialist Jessica Liria, M.S. Childhood, a period of simpler times . . . right? For many adults, the first two decades of... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
By Children’s Outreach Specialist Jessica Liria, M.S. 1. Take advantage of opportunities around you. Utilize the present moment to talk about what is happening in front of you. As you and your... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
- By DLC Children’s Outreach Specialist Jessica Liria, M.S. Ringing in the new year is an age-old tradition to celebrate our experiences over the last 12 months, to acknowledge the challenges... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
-By DLC's Access and Outreach Clinician, Cindy Gallo. Taking care of a loved one who has a chronic illness such as Dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, physical disabilities, or any other age-related... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
-By David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC) Children’s Outreach Specialist Jessica Liria, M.S. Many thoughts come to mind when considering the term “wellness.” Examples include... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
-By DLC Children’s Outreach Specialist Jessica Liria, M.S. The average full-time employee working 40 hours per week spends about 25% of their total living time “on the clock.” That’s... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
-By DLC Children's Outreach Specialist Jessica Liria, M.S. Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common childhood concern that may extend into adulthood. It is characterized as a... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
By DLC's Children’s Outreach Specialist Jessica Liria, M.S. With mental health concerns being both common and on the rise, it's important to be aware of warning signs that those around us need... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Peter Michaels isn’t likely to break 100 when he plays in the 8th Annual Chip in for DLC Golf Tournament this October. But he doesn’t care. Because for him, it’s not about the competition.... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, DLC Children’s Outreach Specialist Jessica Lira, M.S. provides these helpful tips to strengthen and protect your mind: Prevention is Essential The... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and DLC has a great way for you to get involved! We will be hosting FREE, virtual presentations throughout the month addressing common mental health concerns,... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
By DLC Children's Outreach Specialist, Jessica Liria, M.S. In today’s world, the power of the media is more apparent than ever. Whether it is TV, music, social media sites, news articles,... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
By Dr. Brent Lovett Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) affects between 3 to 5 percent of all children. The disorder is more common in boys than girls and is most common in school age... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
-By DLC Children’s Outreach Specialist Jessica Liria, M.S. The holiday season is quickly approaching, and many of us have mixed emotions about it. There is no doubt that our celebrations of joy... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
DLC has joined several behavioral health organizations throughout Collier County and Lee County to establish a community-wide initiative called Healthy Minds. This initiative was developed in... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
The new school year is well under way and what a difference six months has made! For many parents and guardians, choosing the best back-to-school option has been difficult. There were pros and cons... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
-By DLC Children's Outreach Specialist Jessica Liria, M.S. It is not often that I see shoppers in the grocery store reading the labels of the food they purchase. I admit, I was not usually one to... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
By DLC Children’s Outreach Specialist Jessica Liria Sadness, anger, anxiety—these are normal human emotions that everyone feels. So why do some of us have a harder time managing them than... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Mental health challenges can be difficult to identify because, unlike physical ailments, the signs and symptoms can be subtle or even hidden. By understanding the 10 warning signs below, identified... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and with COVID-19 still affecting millions, directly and indirectly, it is an opportune time to increase education and identify resources. Regardless of whether... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Name & Title: Kelly Ballesteros Buitrago, Prevention Specialist In her position, Kelly Ballesteros Buitrago implements evidence based prevention programs throughout the community, and in both... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Name & Title: Vanessa Rivero Gil, Prevention Specialist In her position, Vanessa Rivero Gil implements evidence-based prevention programs throughout the community, and in both school and... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
With many parents spending an increased amount of time at home with their children in light of COVID-19, David Lawrence Center’s Children’s Outreach Specialist Jessica Liria provides the... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Tips for Mindfulness and Coping with Stress around COVID-19 DLC's Children's Outreach Specialist Jessica Liria provides some ideas and suggestions for how to practice mindfulness amidst the stress... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Naples Daily News recently published an editorial called, "It's time for Legislature to improve Florida's weak record on mental health" that includes comprehensive information about current mental... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
And the Aye’s have it! With a unanimous 5-0 vote from Collier County Commissioners, 2020 marks the first year of the County’s first-ever strategic plan for how to better care for residents... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
David Lawrence Centers has a new FACT (Florida Assertive Community Treatment) team that provides community-based mental health care for adults experiencing severe and persistent mental health... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Coping with depression around the holidays As the refrain “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” plays in every store and radio station across the country, the holidays are anything but... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Our DLC Prevention Team provides insight on how to identify and discuss anxiety with your child, and clears up confusion over CBD products. Q: My daughter is in 8th grade and appears to be... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Storytellers Creative Arts is bringing hope and healing to DLC clients through a program that breaks through tough exteriors and goes right to the heart. As a child, Bill Barnett worked through... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Name & Title: Jane Teszler, Prevention Specialist, October 2016-Present In her role, Teszler implements evidence-based prevention programs throughout the community, and in both school and... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health symptoms, and people can experience it in varying degrees. You may be feeling everyday stress that you can generally manage, or you could be... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
One day last November, the children’s crisis stabilization unit (CCSU) at David Lawrence Centers was already beyond full, with 11 clients receiving critical care for their urgent needs. But that... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
DLC's Ariella VanHara and Jessica Liria were recently certified as MentaI Health First Aid Trainers, and here's how they’re making a difference. Ariella VanHara grew up watching her mom, a... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Have you ever suddenly started sweating, felt dizzy, began to tremble, and maybe even lost your breath? You might get nauseous, feel numb, or get chills. It may happen when you’re in a stressful... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Do you remember where you were on April 20, 1999? Austin Eubanks will never forget. He was curled up under a table at Columbine High School, fearing for his life. Two students went on a shooting... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
