Cris Carter knows the stats that define his pro football Hall of Fame career by heart: 16 years, 130 touchdowns, almost 14,000 yards, and at least one memorable dream-ending catch against the Chicago Bears. Yet, the most significant number is this: 31 years and one month sober—and counting. “It has been the fight … Continued
When an adolescent doesn’t want to get help for a substance use or mental health disorder and the stress of addiction begins to weigh on a family, an interventionist can be an excellent resource. A family-focused approach often is the best solution to move a child’s “no” to a “yes.” This empowers parents to process … Continued
The past two years have been stressful on everyone, but the pandemic has placed unique stress on women as many found their dual roles as caregivers and professionals upended. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the adult women’s employment rate hit its lowest point since 1988. That translates to a loss of 2.3 million … Continued
Music is one of the most powerful forces on earth. The tunes, beats, lyrics, and instrumentation have an almost supernatural way to communicate humans’ deepest thoughts and feelings. For adolescents who may struggle sharing their thoughts, music can be a vital instrument of self-expression. It can be particularly valuable for those who may experience mental … Continued
Women are often expected to be the glue of the household, and never was that glue more tested than over the last 18 months. With heavy disruptions to work life, schooling, childcare, social life and much more, so many pieces that make women who they are took a backseat during the COVID-19 pandemic. As did … Continued
After a long closure because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rosecrance celebrated the reopening of the Alumni Recovery Center at the Rosecrance Harrison Campus. ARCapalooza ended Recovery Month with a red carpet event, window painting, an ice cream social, game night, meeting marathon, walk-a-thon, and a softball game. Enjoy some photo highlights from the week:
With the third year of pandemic life comes an adaptation to routines such as a return to in-person education. This transition can present challenges to teens, who also are in a natural period of self-discovery. “Everyone is going through adjustments this year, so some anxiety is normal,” said Rosecrance Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tom Wright. … Continued
Even in the best of times, teenagers can be notoriously difficult to engage with. And over the past year and a half, they’ve experienced even more isolation and autonomy, with copious time to indulge in their own routines, structures, and in some cases, substances. As they transition back into the classroom after a year of … Continued
Earlier this summer, the National Institutes of Health reported a possible link between cannabis use and increased levels of suicidality in young adults. This adds to a growing body of research that shows any level of cannabis use can be harmful to users at a time use is becoming more common. The NIH study showed … Continued
Despite the challenges of the past two years, many youth are returning to school stronger in some ways than before the pandemic. This presents a unique window for parents and educators to recognize growth in some while finding ways to encourage resiliency in those who may still be struggling. “Our children have been through so … Continued