My how time flies! 'Tis it the season to be jolly again! Whether you had a terrific year, or if it was one of the most challenging years of your life; whether you celebrate the holiday season or not, now is the time for us all to be hopeful for the next year.
This has always been one of the happiest times of the year for my family. I love seeing the joy on children's faces as they are released from school for the holidays and look forward to relaxation, fun, and of course ... presents! I think that this has been one of the greatest rewards for me as a parent - that and seeing them grow to become beautiful young adults. As a single mother of 4, It hasn't always been easy, but I always have hope - I always look forward and strive to make the next year better than the last - for my children, for me, and for all of you.
From all of us here at Lakes Psychiatric Center,
May you be filled with joy, love, and hope during this Holiday Season, and may you have the best year yet in 2024!
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Medical Director and Psychiatrist
Lakes Center Mental Health Network
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Ways to Harness Motivation - Even When You're Not Feeling It!
Motivation plays a role in almost everything we do. From getting out of bed in the morning to tackling a chore to going after a new role at work, it’s ultimately that underlying sense of motivation that drives us from beginning to completion of any task that life throws our way.
Sanam Hafeez, PsyD, an esteemed neuropsychologist and faculty member at Columbia University notes that, "Motivation is a key activity to living a productive life. Without motivation, it is hard for people to complete important tasks, find a work-life and home-life balance, and essentially, make the most of every single day."
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Mental Health Tip:
Work Your Strengths
Work your strengths. Do something you're good at to build self-confidence, then tackle a tougher task.
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Mental Health Tip:
Take Social Media Breaks
More than 70% of Americans use social media, which has been linked to conditions like depression and anxiety, according to the Pew Research Center. Try taking regular breaks, even if it’s just for a couple of days at a time.
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We provide comprehensive psychiatric and psychotherapy services for a vast array of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychotic illness, borderline personality disorder, substance abuse/addiction, trauma related issues, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and behavior problems. Call (248) 859-2457 to set up an appointment.
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Did you know? SPRAVATO® can have a rapid antidepressant response and is added on to an antidepressant and the rest of your regimen. It is the first new mechanism of action to treat depression that has come out in over 30 years.
There is hope for treatment-resistant depression. Call (248) 859-2457 to set up an appointment.
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We provide comprehensive DBT services to provide effective treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and other disorders involving emotion dysregulation, including co-occurring substance use disorders, major depressive disorder, and individuals with history of trauma. At Lakes DBT Center, we believe that with effective evidence-based treatment and a caring and coordinated treatment team, clients can create a life they love.
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Groups Starting Every 8 Weeks
Wednesdays 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Lakes Center, 2300 Haggerty Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323
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Regina Baker, LMFT
Licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist
Starting in January - waitlist available.
Regina is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist certified in both EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Perinatal Mental Health, and she also incorporates CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and IFS (Internal Family Systems) treatment modalities into her work. Regina has worked in private practice for a decade supporting clients sorting through developmental trauma, single incident trauma and antenatal/postpartum issues.
Regina also provides EMDR Intensives which are sessions that are several hours or days long to address client trauma and symptoms quicker than is usually achieved through weekly sessions. Please inquire directly if you are interested in this service.
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William Byers, PMHNP
Nurse Practitioner
Starting in January - waitlist available.
Bill is an experienced Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. He has been a Registered Nurse for 27 years, and a Nurse Practitioner since 2012. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the Medical College of Georgia, and his graduate degree from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. A United States Navy Retiree with 30 years of dedicated military service, and experience in private practice following his military career, he has an extensive background in the evaluation and treatment of many psychiatric disorders including combat related disorders like Post Traumatic Stress.
He prides himself in working alongside each individual, their emotional support, and their therapist, to craft a personalized treatment plan using psychopharmacology and state of the art options like genetic testing to assist in selecting medications.
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