Fernando’s story: Rising above OCD to now help others
May 26, 2023
Fernando says although he’s always had OCD tendencies, it took him years to seek treatment.
May is Mental Health Month: What it means to be a mental health advocate and how to get involved
May 24, 2023
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.
Friends and Family University: Helping loved ones support patients receiving treatment at Rogers
May 19, 2023
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.
Ryan’s journey to addiction recovery
May 10, 2023
“Throughout my struggle, I felt like I would figure it out and I was trying to be self-sufficient. I knew I had a problem, but I had to admit I couldn’t fix it. That’s nothing to be ashamed of. Be proud you can ask for help.”
7 promises: How to be a safe and supportive person for someone struggling with their mental health
May 2, 2023
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.
Mental health technicians: Supporting patients on their road to recovery
April 27, 2023
As a mental health technician, you have the opportunity to develop and progress in the mental health field while working directly with patients each day. You will support them as they find a road to recovery in a variety of meaningful ways.
5 warning signs, self-care tips for stress
April 21, 2023
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.
Rachel’s story: How Rogers’ holistic approach helped her rise above an eating disorder and depression
April 14, 2023
Since she was young, Rachel battled with her body image, relationship with food, and depression. She tried traditional outpatient therapy, but no one treated them simultaneously until she started Focus Depression Recovery at Rogers in Tampa.
Rogers teammate, Michael Beyer, shares his journey to sobriety for Alcohol Awareness Month
April 4, 2023
Michael says a big part of his recovery has been discovering what he’s passionate about and giving it his all. For him, that’s working in the mental health and addiction field at Rogers.
Understanding CBT and DBT and how Rogers uses these evidence-based therapies
March 16, 2023
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) are key parts of Rogers’ evidence-based treatment approach.