In the rollercoaster ride that is mental health, finding the right treatment can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack – at night, without a flashlight. Enter Lexapro, a prominent medication in the world of antidepressants. But, as with any medication, it’s a bit of a dance—one step forward, two steps back, and […]
Once upon a time, in a land of social media and reality TV, the word “narcissist” started getting thrown around with surprising frequency. But Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) isn’t just a TV trope or being selfie-obsessed or having a slightly inflated ego. It’s more like living in a hall of mirrors where every reflection is […]
Here at LIDO Wellness Center, we offer an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for mental health in our Newport Beach Facility. Our mission is to educate families and those struggling with mental health. If you have any questions about our IOP treatment in Newport Beach, here is a list of frequently asked questions about our services. […]
Have you ever felt that tiny heart attack when you can’t find your phone in your bag, or when the battery icon turns red? Welcome to the club of Nomophobia – yes, that’s an actual term now. It stands for “no-mobile-phone phobia.” It sounds like something out of a modern-day Dickens novel. But this is […]
Depression, like a relentless storm cloud, blankets the minds and days of countless people across the country. But far from being something that people deal with when they get the chance. It has effects on nearly every aspect of everyday life. The everyday effects of depression are the insidious ones. They never leave, and they […]
The term “high-functioning Autism” is not a clinical one in use anymore. It once was more common, and some people still use it as a way to help themselves have a deeper understanding of the broad spectrum of autism. All that said, we will use it in this article to refer to someone who seems […]
Though it is one of our most fundamental aspects of humanity, the mind can be so complex it feels better to compare it to the sea and another body part. It is diverse, undulating, and, at times, turbulent. The stories and experiences that craft our mental complexity can be both beautiful and harrowing. Among the […]
LIDO Wellness Center offers unsurpassed DBT therapy in Newport Beach with a dedicated and experienced team of therapists. Our DBT program equips patients with mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation, and other essential skills, necessary for a satisfying and fulfilling life. What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)? Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a modified […]
In a world overflowing with life and variety of experience, many walk a tightrope between two opposite feelings. It’s reminds us of the full spectrum of human experience—from the profound depths of despair to the exuberant peaks of elation. However, for some, this swing of emotions isn’t just a mundane part of life but a […]
One of the beauties of childhood is the new creation. The blossoming personhood that grows from every new experience, joy and sorrow alike. Reactive Attachment Disorder is a haunting testament to the profound impact early relationships have on a child’s emotional and psychological development. But before diving deep into this topic, let’s first understand what […]