Serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI) is a mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder resulting in significant functional impairment, which means it substantially interferes with or limits a person’s major life activities. It may result in disability.
Suicidal ideation refers to a person’s thoughts about hurting themselves and includes serious consideration or planning of suicide. Rogers’ Nancy Goranson, PsyD, answers questions about suicidal ideation and provides important resources.
A community is a group of people with shared interests or values. It’s a group in which people can receive support, engage socially, foster connection, and live out their values. A community can be a place where people feel they belong, are accepted, and are cared for.
Mental health advocacy is based on understanding and empowering others. It involves speaking out about mental health issues, promoting awareness, fighting stigma, educating the public, and advocating for policies that support people affected by mental illness.
At Rogers, support from a patient’s loved ones is an important part of our therapeutic approach. Friends and Family University offers education to support the patient’s recovery journey while in treatment and helps ease the transition back home.
When a person is struggling with their mental health, it can be difficult to find the courage to talk about it. We’re sharing 7 Promises a Safe Person can make in order to be a supportive, compassionate person when someone confides in you.
National Stress Awareness Month has been observed in April since 1992, with the goal of bringing attention to the negative impact stress has on our daily lives.
When someone is struggling with an addiction or mental health challenge, it can be difficult to know what level of care is needed. Rogers Behavioral Health offers inpatient, residential, and two levels of intensive outpatient care.
The holidays are supposed to be a joyful season of making memories with family and friends. However, “the most wonderful time of the year” doesn’t ring true for everyone.
When a child’s mental health or addiction challenges require specialized care, a common concern is not wanting the student to fall behind in school.
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