Dr. Dennis Brightwell’s psychiatry practice in 2021 little resembled the medical environment 50 years ago. Counseling sessions, collaborative care with a multidisciplinary team of experts, and the latest evidence-based tools gave him options for care that didn’t exist when he began practicing medicine. Brightwell, who recently retired after nine years with Rosecrance McHenry County, estimated … Continued

In the not-so-distant past, a teen in trouble for smoking a cigarette in the school restroom might earn a stern lecture from the principal and detention. Today, a child caught vaping might meet with a substance use expert who would help the individual build healthy coping skills to avoid further use. That is how the … Continued

The path to lasting recovery takes continuous commitment. For some it can take years to find their footing and maintain recovery. So, what does it take for someone leaving treatment to stay on course, and carry on with the positive habits and tools learned in their program? How does someone achieve lasting recovery? Experts would … Continued

When someone commits to a life of recovery, there can be a learning curve as the person adjusts to new ways of thinking and living. Positive actions may not come naturally at first, but with timely encouragement and training, the individual may find their footing and flourish. Rosecrance Lakeview provides a safe sober living environment … Continued

After nearly two years of living in a pandemic, many of us are feeling tired and stressed out. We have tried to maintain our lives through countless frustrating disruptions to our finances, activities, and natural support systems. It’s a lot. These pressures have added extra burdens to our natural tendency to push ourselves past the … Continued

When someone completes treatment for a substance use or mental health disorder, they may face challenges to success while learning to navigate familiar situations with a new outlook on life. To help clients achieve lasting recovery, Rosecrance provides connections and supports that can assist the rest of their lives. These services, known as aftercare or … Continued

As summer vacation winds down for students, a third pandemic-impacted school year approaches. Uncertainty and anxiety may linger as teens reenter school environments. During times of disruption, youth are more likely to be affected by mental health issues and use of negative coping skills such as substance use. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … Continued