The holidays are here, and it may not be the most wonderful time of the year for many among us. Stress and grief can present challenges, but the support of caring professionals can make a difference this year. “The holidays for many individuals struggling with behavioral health serve as reminders of losses, not just deaths, … Continued
As if a pandemic wasn’t enough, our nation continues to endure one traumatic event after another. These crises have dramatic ripple effects on entire communities—from people who experienced them firsthand to those connected in other ways, like knowing someone who was there, living near where it took place, or reliving a similar experience they had … Continued
Whether it’s violence in a community, a natural disaster, or another life-altering event, crises can cause unsettling responses in people near and far from the situation. As individuals process trauma, a full range of emotions can be expected over time. In the immediate aftermath, survivor’s guilt may impact those directly impacted, while anyone may experience … Continued
Mobile Crisis Response Supervisor Mary Hendrickson has provided care for clients in uniquely different parts of the Rosecrance continuum of care. She began as a Rosecrance Griffin Williamson Campus counselor, stepped away for family reasons, then returned during the 2022 summer to lead the mobile crisis response team. Here are the Beloit native’s thoughts on … 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 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reports … Continued
Scheduling a doctor’s appointment or medical procedure can test patience on the best days. When you or your child need to manage a mental health disorder, the wait can be especially distressing. The Rosecrance Ware Center’s medical team has expanded over the past several years to improve access and enhance the range of services provided. … Continued
While life always presents challenges, to say these are stressful times would be an understatement. On top of recent national and global events, the pandemic changed our lives in so many ways that we’re still processing. Isolation increased, socialization declined, and milestone events like graduations, weddings, and holiday gatherings were altered or even skipped. Even … Continued
Teachers and school staff often are the first to notice signs of distress in their students. Grades might suddenly slip, a teen’s peer group suddenly changes, or there could be incidents of alcohol, tobacco, or cannabis use on campus. When these events happen, schools often seek easily accessible resources for teens. Rosecrance is meeting Chicagoland … Continued
As youth find their way in a digital age, the threat of online harassment continues to grow. A study earlier this year raises concerns that cyberbullying may be significantly more likely to influence suicidality. Noting that suicide is the second-leading cause of adolescent deaths, the National Institutes of Health found that individuals targeted by bullies … Continued
With reports of poor mental health on the rise, public influencers are talking more openly about their journeys with mental illness, and advertising campaigns bring conversations to the forefront. Still, stigma prevents many who need help from talking about their illness or seeking treatment. Rosecrance Chief of Clinical Excellence Tom Wright, M.D. points to several … Continued