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.
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.
When children are admitted to Rogers, they often arrive with one or more diagnoses from previous providers. Dr. Scallon explains the process of diagnosing young patients and provides advice for parents struggling to identify when help is needed.
For patients in residential care at Rogers in Oconomowoc, the challenge course provides the valuable opportunity to gain confidence, step outside of their comfort zone, and see the real-life benefits of a strong support system.
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.
When antidepressant medication has proven ineffective, transcranial magnetic stimulation may be a solution for those who have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD).
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.
A team of leading providers at Rogers set out to improve the quality of inpatient care for patients with a focus on standardizing treatment to achieve optimal outcomes. Learn how new treatment protocols are helping 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.
With locations across the country, Rogers treats hundreds of children and teens over the holiday season. This can be a difficult time, especially for those who are with us for residential or inpatient care and as a result, are away from family.
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