Teen substance use greatly decreased in 2021, according to the latest results from the 2021 Monitoring the Future survey produced by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Overall, declines were the greatest since the survey began in 1975. The survey, which looks at substance use trends among students in grades eight, 10, and 12, found … Continued
It would be a huge understatement to say that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a heavy impact on healthcare workers. Their capacities, always stretched thin, have been tested in ways most can’t imagine. They’re the gatekeepers of ever-changing guidelines. They need to constantly enforce protocols and the wearing of proper PPE, and not just for … Continued
Glenda Burns arrived in Rockford discouraged and downhearted. Knowing life needed to change, she entered treatment at Rosecrance and discovered the hope of recovery. Inspired by caring staff, Burns recognized that her sustained recovery could be a professional asset and decided to pursue a career in behavioral health. She eventually returned to Rosecrance and has … Continued
Midway through another pandemic-interrupted school year, teachers continue to cope with stress and anxiety as they help students who may have fallen behind in key developmental areas. Naturally dedicated to helping next generations, educators now face the added burden of being front-line therapists for classes. Pressure has come on multiple fronts, and it is taking … Continued
TV shows often portray first responders as fearless, decisive, and calm. Whether chasing criminals in the streets or saving a family from a burning building, these public servants are featured for their heroism. What viewers don’t see, however, are the effects of careers in which every day brings life-or-death situations. Last year saw a record … Continued
The first semester of school brought its share of challenges as students and educators readjusted to in-person learning environments. As classes began, it became clear that two interrupted years left many youth falling behind in academics and social learning skills. A lack of face-to-face interaction and an increased dependence on less-personal virtual learning hindered the … Continued
The start of a new year means the annual ritual of resolutions and promises to do better this year. For people in recovery, January 1 is a timely reminder that fresh starts can be life-changing moments. “It is important to get that second chance to start over, rebuild and reconnect,” said Dr. Raymond Garcia, Rosecrance … Continued
Rosecrance, as a member of the Boone County Behavioral Health Task Force, is expanding crisis response services in Boone County through a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. This will enable the county’s Support Outreach Recovery Team to serve people in a mental health crisis, in addition to those with substance use or co-occurring … Continued
While holiday festivities make December merry, they also can be a time of grief because of the impact of drug or alcohol-related deaths on America’s roads. National Impaired Driving Prevention Month calls attention to the increase in driving deaths from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 29 … Continued
Yesterday, the U.S. Surgeon General called attention to the mental health crisis among youth that has increased as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Vivek Murthy’s report noted that prior to the pandemic, 20 percent of children and adolescents had a mental, emotional, developmental, or behavioral disorder. In the decade before COVID-19, the number … Continued