Read news and blog articles about Rosecrance and topics of note pertaining to substance abuse, addiction treatment and mental health disorders and treatment.
During their time serving the United States, military personnel can encounter traumatic events. Millions of veterans will carry that trauma with them, resulting in symptoms that indicate there are challenges to their mental health. Around 14% to 16% of U.S. service members who were deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq are suffering from PTSD or depression. … Continued
Experiencing grief is a natural and normal emotional response to loss, which people experience differently at some point in their lives, even during college. One in three college students between 18 and 23 had lost a loved one in the past year. Half of the college students in this age group had experienced a loss … Continued
Alcohol is the substance most misused. The number of deaths linked to excessive alcohol use has surged by 29% in just five years. This sharp increase has left numerous individuals grappling with the pain of losing a loved one. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, there were about 488 deaths per day in the … Continued
Rosecrance is pleased to announce that Loyanne Jensen has been named the new Director of Development for The Rosecrance Foundation in Iowa. In this role, she will oversee all fundraising and philanthropic activities for Rosecrance Jackson Centers and throughout the state. Jensen, an alumna of Morningside College and a lifelong resident of Sioux City, has … Continued
Americans who struggle with their mental health may have a difficult time finding effective treatment that frees them from the heaviness of depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. But there is hope. Rosecrance Therapies offers a range of treatment options, including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). This non-invasive therapy is an option for individuals with severe depression or … Continued
High-stress jobs are often linked with professions such as first responders and law enforcement. These professions not only expose individuals to high levels of stress but also raise the risk of developing depression and PTSD. It is estimated that 30% of first responders develop behavioral health conditions, such as depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which … Continued
Rosecrance Behavioral Health and FHN are pleased to announce a partnership to enhance behavioral health services to serve northwest Illinois. The partnership between FHN and Rosecrance Behavioral Health in Freeport ensures continuity in high-quality behavioral health services for the region. Under this partnership, the behavioral health services offered at FHN Family Counseling Center, 421 West … Continued
Parents and caregivers strive to offer their children the best care possible. This may involve enrolling them in an intensive outpatient therapy program to meet their child’s mental health needs. IOP is a comprehensive therapy program designed to help young people who are struggling with their mental health. With intensive outpatient therapy, families can provide … Continued
On Thursday, nearly 40 participants from the surrounding communities attended a workshop at Rosecrance in Moreland on Champaign to learn about therapeutic recreation. Although it is not the first time that therapeutic recreation therapists introduced Rosecrance’s friends and partners to the modality that is woven into substance use disorder treatment for those in residential treatment, … Continued
Rosecrance Jackson Centers is pleased to announce a new Estherville clinic to expand behavioral health support in northwest Iowa. The office, 208 N. 8th Street in Estherville, offers mental health, gambling services, and substance use support for teens, adults, and their families. The facility also includes comfortable space for group sessions. “We’re thrilled to share … Continued