Signs & Symptoms
Mental health problems can manifest in a number of different symptoms, but it is especially important to pay attention to sudden changes in thoughts and behaviors. Experiencing one or more of the following symptoms can indicate a mental health problem:
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Eating or sleeping too much or too little
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Prolonged depression (sadness or irritability)
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Pulling away from people and usual activities
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Having low or no energy
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Feeling numb or like nothing matters
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Having unexplained aches and pains
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Feeling helpless or hopeless
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Smoking or drinking more than usual
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Feeling unusually confused, forgetful, on edge, angry, upset, worried, or scared
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Yelling or fighting with family and friends
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Severe mood swings
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Having persistent thoughts and memories
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Hearing voices or believing things that are not true
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Thinking of harming yourself or others
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Inability to perform daily tasks like taking care of your kids or getting to work or school
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Having suicidal thoughts
Mental health problems can also occur in young children, which symptoms including:
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Changes in school performance
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Poor grades despite strong efforts
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Changes in sleeping and/or eating habits
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Excessive worrying or anxiety
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Hyperactivity
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Persistent nightmares
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Persistent disobedience or aggression
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Frequent temper tantrums
Diagnosis & Treatment Options
To cope with a mental health problem, it is important to accept your feelings. If you are worried about the social stigma associated with mental health problems, you may ignore the warning signs. Accepting that these feelings are normal and common among many people will allow you to get the treatment that you need. It is also important to establish a strong support network to aid in your treatment. Seek support from friends, family members, or support groups where you can freely talk about your mental health illness and gain valuable advice from people experiencing similar problems.
Professional therapy is very beneficial for individuals suffering from a mental health illness and for their family members. A therapist can help you deal with your thoughts, behaviors, symptoms, stresses, and past experiences to encourage your recovery. They can also suggest ways for you and your family to cope and to better understand the illness.
Therapy can help you:
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Change behaviors that hold you back
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Look at ways of thinking that affect your feelings
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Build relationship skills
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Strengthen your self-confidence
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Face your challenges
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Handle strong emotions, such as fear, grief or anger
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Enhance your problem solving skills
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Cope with your symptoms.
There are many different types of therapy that can be beneficial for those suffering from a mental health illness. Common types include:
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Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
that works to develop helpful beliefs about your life and to take healthier actions.
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Interpersonal therapy
that focuses on improving relationships and expressing emotions in healthy ways.
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Family therapy
that helps family members communicate, handle conflicts and solve problems better.
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Psychodynamic therapy
that develops a better understanding about how your unconscious emotions and motivations can influence your thoughts and actions.
For more dire mental health situations, crisis centers are available to provide inpatient psychiatric evaluations and treatments around the clock.
There Is Hope!
If you or someone you know is suffering from a mental health illness, call our office to set up an appointment to speak with a therapist today.
If you or someone you know are in crisis now, seek help immediately. Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach a 24 hour crisis center or dial 911 for immediate assistance.
In the Lexington, KY area, available crisis centers include:
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Bluegrass Mental Health: http://bluegrass.org/
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Stoner Creek: https://www.bourbonhospital.com/our-services/behavioral-health
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The Ridge: http://www.ridgebhs.com
For more information about mental health illnesses, visit one of these websites:
- http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/mental-health-information
- https://www.mentalhealth.gov/
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Welcome to Bluegrass Counseling Services. We specialize in providing comprehensive mental and behavioral healthcare, and psychological evaluation to children 5 and older, young adults, women and men of all ages in Central Kentucky. We provide therapy for Individuals, Couples, and Families. We diagnose and treat ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief & Loss, Learning Disabilities, Mood disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Trauma and Women’s Issues.
Are you looking for more personalized mental-healthcare? Our Clinicians provide you with a modern and customized treatment plan to meet your individual healthcare needs. Our providers are united to deliver better, more personalized care for their patients.
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In the past, it was a stigma to have a mental illness or an emotional imbalance. Now it seems to be the norm for most of us to have difficulty finding balance in our increasingly complex world. It is also more mainstream to seek out a therapist to assist with dysfunctions, be they mild, intermediate or chronic. Clients seeking help with Laura Napora, LCSW can come from all walks of life and with an array of problems to work on. If you are looking for a personalized plan based on your circumstances and strengths, looking at small details and also at the “big picture” of your problems, this is your safe place.
Welcome!
Hello, we are glad you are looking into incorporating mental health wellness into your life . At Turning Point, we believe, that mental health concerns, are as valid as any other health concern. We acknowledge the fact that mental health is not consistently integrated into our discussion about physical health. Unfortunately, there can be a stigma attached to mental health wellness. Thankfully that is changing daily!
At Turning Point we strive to help people gain awareness of twenty-first century issues that impact mental health. The body has always been a complex network whose entire function is dictated by the brain. Brain health is essential to overall functioning. Turning Point uses evidence based practice like Gottman Couples interventions, continued education, and we offer various speciality trainings such as Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
On a lighter note , how many therapists does it take to change a lightbulb? Just one – but the lightbulb has to really want to change. HA! Humor has a lot of health benefits. At Turning Point we often apply humor throughout our day. We try to take the good with the difficult and keep a balanced view. We look forward to serving you and keeping you healthy.
It’s your story to tell, we are listening!
Whether you just want to talk, have set goals, or are not sure if therapy is right for you, we would be happy to help you explore your options!
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Mayor Linda Gorton said today mental health resources are available for anyone in Lexington affected by recent acts of violence. The City has lost six teenagers to gun violence since April 21.
“Individuals and families directly involved, bystanders, and even those who hear about violence on the news and social media can experience emotional trauma that can have a negative impact on their daily lives,” Gorton said.
Several local criminal justice agencies offer victims support services, including the Fayette Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, the Lexington Police Department, Fayette County Sheriff Kathy Witt and County Attorney Larry Roberts.
Commonwealth’s Attorney Lou Anna Red Corn encouraged anyone suffering from the trauma of experiencing or witnessing violence to reach out for support from the resources listed in this release. “Our office remains committed to prosecuting those responsible for these violent acts as well as supporting the families faced with navigating the justice system. We continue to be inspired by the resilience of communities disproportionately impacted by violent crime, and we envision a safe Lexington where all families can thrive without fear of violence.”
Police Chief Lawrence Weathers said the emotional and physical trauma that follows acts of violence requires a community that is prepared to assist those who are in need of help. “The Lexington Police Department offers the assistance of its Victim Advocates to help direct those experiencing trauma to the resources they need,” Weathers said. “Through its many community partnerships the Lexington Police Department is able to provide a variety of information to all who may need additional assistance following traumatic situations. The Lexington Police Department’s commitment to community wellbeing is one the cornerstones to ensuring a healthy and safe community.”
Sheriff Kathy Witt said, “The Office of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Amanda Center stands ready to assist anyone experiencing trauma and grief from acts of violence. As a community, we must strengthen our unity in supporting each other and in our commitment to end the violence.”
Find free or affordable support here:
- New Vista Community Mental Health Center
- 24-hour Mental Health Helpline: 1-800-928-8000 (telehealth available)
- For resources and referral sources: newvista.org.
- Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 741741 to connect to a trained crisis counselor
- Fayette County Public Schools District Mental Health Professionals, School Social Workers, School Counselors, Child Guidance Specialists, and School Psychologists are available to provide direct services related to academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs for students. Access services by submitting an electronic help request or calling your child’s school. More information about FCPS Mental Health Services can be found here. For self-care resources: https://sites.google.com/fayette.kyschools.us/fcps-virtual-resilience/home.
We have highly skilled clinicians trained in best practice interventions to treat mental health and substance use disorders for children, adolescents and adults. Our team of professionals includes medical directors, attending psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, marriage and family therapists, alcohol and drug counselors, art therapists, behavior analysts, activity therapists, chaplains and mental health workers.
CHI Saint Joseph Health offers Mental Health Care services throughout the state.
No Charge Assessments
We offer confidential no charge assessments to help guide individuals to programs that may best meet their needs to help them on the road to recovery. For more information call UofL Health – Peace Hospital at 502.451.3333 or 859.313.3515.
Our Louisville Assessment and Referral Center is open 7 days a week / 24 hours a day, walk-ins are welcome. Scheduled Appointments and walk-ins are welcomed Mon. – Fri. 8am – 9pm at our Lexington Assessment and Referral Center.
Testimonials
“Receiving care and treatment at Our Lady of Peace has given me a new outlook, alternative coping skills, a reassured sense of well being, and a new trust in treatment centers.” – Adult patient at Peace
“The staff gave us hope in the midst of a crisis.” – Parent of a child at Peace
“I had someone help me when I felt bad inside.” - Teenage patient at Peace
About DeNova
DeNova, a Latin phrase meaning “from the beginning,” represents each person’s ability to nurture a new path in life and achieve their dreams, whether they struggle with a mental health disorder and/or substance abuse. To support each person’s journey, the exceptional team at DeNova includes medical providers, counselors, social workers, case managers, and psychiatric providers who welcome people aged 6 and older at their offices in Lexington and Richmond, Kentucky.
The team offers next-day appointments and, in an emergency, may be able to schedule a same-day visit. Patients can conveniently get the mental health care they need in the office and virtual telehealth appointments. Telehealth allows patients to meet with a provider even when they can’t leave home, work unconventional hours, or live in a remote area.
DeNova is a full-service behavioral health care provider. As such, they offer:
- Medication management
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Substance abuse assessments
- Medication-assisted treatment (outpatient addiction treatment)
- Intensive outpatient services
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Targeted case management
- Education and group therapy
- Peer support services
- Individual, couples, and family counseling
- Parenting classes
- DUI programs
- Drug screenings
- Self-management and recovery training (SMART recovery meetings)
That means they diagnose and treat many types of mental health disorders, from anxiety and depression to attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, and addiction management.
They perform psychiatric evaluations and provide comprehensive medication management, targeted case management, and individual, group, and family counseling. EMDR is also available to help clients deal with trauma. All the team members work together to ensure each person receives the support and services they need to move forward in life.
As specialists in substance use disorders, the team helps patients struggling to control their excessive alcohol or drug use and prevent dependency. They also treat people who have become addicted using medication-assisted treatment (MAT or MOUD), individual and group therapy, and intensive outpatient services (IOP). among other treatments. They also offer DUI programs.
The team at DeNova stays up-to-date with the latest advances in psychiatric services. They use one of today’s most recent breakthroughs, digital therapeutics, to provide real-time information, monitoring, and support.
To learn more about their services or schedule an appointment, call DeNova or book online today.
