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Rogers launches telehealth treatment in response to COVID-19

During this time of increased stress and anxiety, those dealing with mental illness and addiction may find it especially hard to cope with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mental health issues can also worsen in a crisis. To meet this critical need, Rogers Behavioral Health is continuing to provide highly specialized, evidence-based treatment through a new virtual resource that gives children, teens, and adults the same clinically proven treatment they would receive in person.

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Social workers: helping put the pieces together

Over 400 social workers (comprised of our licensed therapists) make up the Rogers team across the system. As Jonna Pestka, LCSW, social services manager​ in Oconomowoc explains, this role serves as a critical component of the patient’s treatment team.

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woman wonders about the difference between seasonal affective disorder and depression

How to tell the difference between seasonal affective disorder and depression

The winter blues, winter funk, winter depression, seasonal affective disorder—it’s known by many names and whatever you call it, it can be debilitating. Most commonly known to the public as SAD, this is one of the most common subsets of depression. Natalie Scanlon, PhD, clinical supervisor of Rogers’ Focus Depression Recovery adult residential care, offers some insight on the differences between SAD and depression.

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A typical day in Rogers residential care for Eating Disorder Recovery

Each day of our residential care for those struggling with eating disorders is structured in a way to assist patients in meeting treatment goals and improving quality of life. The dosage of therapy in residential care is much higher than what you’ll see in traditional outpatient or even Rogers’ more intensive outpatient care. However, breaks and leisure time offer balance and prevent patients from becoming overwhelmed.

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What is TMS?

When antidepressant medication has proven ineffective, transcranial magnetic stimulation may be a solution for those who have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD).

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How Rogers implements horticultural therapy in eating disorder recovery

Being out in nature, enjoying the warmth of a greenhouse, and working with plants all have a positive effect on someone’s mood and can also reduce anxiety. Because of this, horticultural therapy has been a valuable component of our care across a variety of our treatment settings, but horticultural therapy is an especially good fit in eating disorder recovery.

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Using pet therapy to aid Rogers patients

No one’s depression, anxiety, or other mental health struggle is the same, which requires having an array of therapeutic tools at the ready. Pet therapy can give someone the push they need to make additional strides in therapy, but many are confused over what it is and how it works.

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