We’ve come a long way in how we view and treat people with addiction, also known as substance use disorders. In the past, if someone you loved had an addiction, that person was seen as “less-than” and weak.
After months of treatment elsewhere and no improvements, Hannah was recommended for residential care at Rogers to address her posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The decision would prove crucial to her mental health journey.
Summer is often mistakenly viewed as an inconvenient or unnecessary time for residential mental health treatment. However, the same reasons people may believe this may actually make it ideal.
Fernando says although he’s always had OCD tendencies, it took him years to seek treatment.
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.
“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.”
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.
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.
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.
