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
With calendars full of social events and family gatherings during the coming weeks, the holidays can be challenging for people in recovery, as well as their loved ones. Whether it’s the work party with an open bar, or a New Year’s Eve celebration offering an abundance of alcohol, triggers and temptations seem like they are … Continued
During times of disruption, youth are more likely to be affected by loss in structure, connections, predictability, and mental health issues, and turn to negative coping skills such as substance use, disordered eating, or self-harm. This is especially true for adolescent girls, as studies have shown that they have experienced more anxiety and have been … Continued
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 illness, as the World Health Organization reports that half of diagnosed mental illnesses occur before the age of 14. The Ad Council tapped into that power earlier this … Continued
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
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
The recent death by suicide of an Illinois State Police officer is a reminder that mental health awareness continues to be a concern among first responders. A study by the Ruderman Family Foundation noted that first responders are about five times more likely than others to experience depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. “First responders face … Continued
Peer pressure and trauma exposure can be difficult for adolescents to process. With minds that are still developing, they often lack healthy coping skills that could equip them to make positive life choices. For those at higher risk of substance use or other harmful behaviors, a caring adult may be the supportive link to a … Continued