Twenty percent of American adults are living with a mental health disorder, equating to 1 in 5 adults. This statistic reflects the fact that mental health disorders are common and nothing to be ashamed of. Mental disorders like depression, anxiety and other types of mood disorders can arise for a number of reasons. ... Read More
Life in Recovery
After treatment, many of the guards that were in place are gone and you may find the old factors contributing to your mental state or substance use creeping back. Along with our clinical services and alumni program, we’re dedicated to equipping our patients with the tools to maintain long-term health. In this section, we provide further tips and advice on living your best life in your best health.
Can I Be in the Police Force With a Mental Health Issue?
How Sobriety Headlined Super Bowl Halftime
The 2022 Super Bowl provided a spectacular halftime show. Millions of Americans and people around the globe watched as the NFL featured several of the top stars in hip-hop music. However, this was more than a celebration of the music loved by many. The country's recovery community applauded the hard-earned sobriety of ... Read More
How to Lean on Spirituality for Help in a Crisis
The nationwide lockdowns that came during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on the ways people around the world connected with others, fulfilled school and work obligations, and took care of their own mental health. For Philip Baldwin, faith was essential for making it through three ... Read More
How to Navigate Executive Peer Pressures
While the days when executives like Don Draper enjoyed morning cocktails in their corner offices may be mostly in the past, the modern corporate world isn't without toxic traits. Today's high-level workers still face company culture peer pressure that can be difficult to oppose. Is it about the need to act ... Read More
5 Questions to Ask Before Dating Someone in Recovery
Dating a recovering addict can be challenging, but like any relationship, it can also be very rewarding. There's no reason to fear dating someone in recovery, but before you do, you should make sure you're not under any misconceptions about what the experience will be like. There are unique risks to forming an ... Read More
Night Owl or Early Bird? The Mental Health Significance
When it comes to sleep, we each have our particular preferences. We might insist on a certain side of the bed. We might require total darkness or a certain thread count for sheets. In some beds, cats and dogs are welcome; in others, not so much. Our preferences also impact when we go to sleep and how long we sleep. ... Read More
Dean and Oscar: The Inspirational Story of a Man and His Dog
Dean Moreno was not a dog owner until a yellow Labrador puppy named “Oscar” entered his life less than two years ago. Oscar is a therapy dog. He is trained to respond to people with mental health needs and to intervene in crisis situations like the Surfside collapse in Miami Beach earlier this year. Today, Oscar ... Read More
NFL’s Maxx Crosby and Darren Waller Tackle Addiction
At first look, Las Vegas Raiders stars Maxx Crosby and Darren Waller wouldn't seem to have much in common. Crosby, intense and driven, is on his way to becoming one of the top defensive ends of the game. Waller, soft-spoken and quiet, has already established himself as one of the top tight ends in football. Yet the two ... Read More
