Month: June 2012

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Mason, OH – June 15, 2012 – Since Lindner Center of HOPE, 4075 Old Western Row Road, Mason, Ohio, opened in 2008 it has made a positive impact on mental health care in Greater Cincinnati. Nearly 4,000 people have been taken care of in the hospital, approximately 6,500 people have made more than 100,000 outpatient visits, approximately 400 people have been patients in Sibcy House (residential care), approximately 400 people have received neuromodulation services and the research institute has received more than 24 grants totaling nearly $2 million and published in over 30 peer-reviewed journals.

In celebration of the anniversary of its opening and for helping to restore HOPE for people suffering with mental illness, Lindner Center of HOPE will have a Fourth Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, August 12, 2012 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Embers Restaurant, 8170 Montgomery Road. Supporters of the Center can attend for $50 per person and enjoy live music and dinner by the bite. Proceeds from the event will benefit Lindner Center of HOPE. RSVPs are required by August 3, 2012. To make your reservation, please call 513-536-0304.

The celebration is generously hosted by Embers Restaurant and friends of Lindner Center of HOPE.

About Lindner Center of HOPE: A state-of-the-science, free-standing mental health center and charter member of the National Network of Depression Centers, the Center provides psychiatric hospitalization for individuals age 12-years-old and older, outpatient services for all ages, research, comprehensive assessment and residential services. The Center’s clinicians are ranked among the best providers locally, nationally and internationally.

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Pop culture has labeled electroconvulsive therapy as cruel, but in reality it is extremely effective in mood stabilization. Read more.

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During the course of our lives, we are affected by various occurrences and circumstances which cause us to become angry, fearful, bewildered, joyful and sad. It is normal and expected that we will experience each of these emotions from time to time. It is not unusual for us to go through an entire range of emotions within the same day.

But when any of these emotions linger for an inordinate amount of time or appear to have become inescapable, there is a good chance that a potentially serious mental health issue exists.

Depression is the most common mental illness, affecting millions of people around the world. It is a condition that carries symptoms such as prolonged sadness, an inability to concentrate and feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness and despair that are at times intense.

Fortunately, approaches to depression treatment have become more refined over the years, helping many get back on their feet and live productive, fulfilling lives. But conventional treatment such as medications and talk therapy do not necessarily work for everyone, especially those suffering with severe depression.

TMS: An Effective Alternative

Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a treatment technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). This relatively new form of treatment is non-invasive and requires no medication. The patient sits comfortably in a specially-made chair while a device is placed over their head. This device creates a magnetic field which is targeted toward the prefrontal cortex; the mood-regulating area of the brain. TMS treatment stimulates activity in this area and decreases activity in surrounding regions of the brain.

After having undergone a series of TMS therapy treatments, many patients have shown marked improvement and a significant diminishment of their depression symptoms. The long-term effectiveness of TMS is not yet known. However in the short run, it has proven to be successful where other treatment methods have failed.

Call 513-536-HOPE (4673) or 888-536-HOPE (4673)

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This blog is written and published by Lindner Center of HOPE.

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Substance abuse is certainly not restricted to the young. Anyone at any age can develop a repetitive pattern of drug and alcohol use that can damage their physical and mental health, threaten their relationships and diminish their performance at school or on the job.

From Use to Abuse to Addiction

Why are some people able to eventually move away from use and abuse while others become captives of addiction? The answer to this question is not always easy to pin down. But there are a number of factors that may play into the development of an addiction.

Genetic, psychological and environmental influences are key contributors toward addictive behaviors. Numerous studies have revealed that a biological predisposition exists in a large percentage of those addicted to drugs or alcohol. Other types of individuals prone to self-medicate include those that suffer with a mental illness; were raised in extremely dysfunctional homes; or have been subjected to some form of abuse.

What usually begins as occasional drug or alcohol use to soothe wounds or provide temporary pleasure will often evolve into regular use or abuse. The next stage is dependence or the inability to stop consumption of drugs or alcohol without showing symptoms of withdrawal. These are sure signs of full-blown addictive disorders.

Addiction Treatment

Addiction centers can be found in most metropolitan in the U.S. One example is Lindner Center of HOPE’s Sibcy House. Located just north of Cincinnati, Ohio, Sibcy House offers cutting-edge addictive disorders treatment and a patient analysis that begins with a thorough diagnosis.

Addiction recovery can be lengthy and at times difficult. But with the establishment of proper care and a willingness from the patient to get to a healthier place in their lives, a successful recovery is well within reach.

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This blog is written and published by Lindner Center of HOPE.

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Hargus brings more than 25 years experience in healthcare administration

June 4, 2012 – Mason, OH – The Frances and Craig Lindner Center of HOPE is pleased to announce the hiring of Rogher Hargus, BSW, MSSA, as Program Director of the Center’s Sibcy House Unit, which offers a nationally recognized comprehensive diagnostic assessment and short term-residential treatment on a private-pay basis. As program director, Hargus is responsible for programming, administrative duties and clinical staff who provide care to Sibcy House residents.

Rogher HargusHargus has more than 25 years in healthcare administration, most of which was spent in behavioral health. In his experience, he served as clinical director of a 126-bed child and adolescent psychiatric long term hospital in Florida, he managed the day to day operations of a 100 bed adult facility with over 200 employees in Kentucky, and served as behavioral health director of a 74-bed acute care inpatient program for adults and adolescents in Missouri. In total, Hargus’ experience shows success in planning, developing and managing behavioral health hospitals, departments, residential programs and large outpatient programs, including services for youth, adults and seniors for behavioral and dually diagnosed clients.

His leadership style and philosophy is interactive/participatory, placing emphasis on relationships with clients, including patients, staff, psychiatrists, administrators, board members and referral sources. He strongly supports high quality customer service delivery in a respectful patient-centered environment.

About Lindner Center of HOPE: A state-of-the-science, free-standing mental health center and charter member of the National Network of Depression Centers, the Center provides psychiatric hospitalization for individuals age 12-years-old and older, outpatient services for all ages, research, comprehensive assessment and residential services. The Center’s clinicians are ranked among the best providers locally, nationally and internationally.

Contact: Jennifer Pierson
(513) 536-0316
[email protected]