It’s normal to want comfort and relief from anxiety, depression, and other stressors, and how someone copes with those feelings can create a positive or negative outcome. When coping mechanisms rely on alcohol or substance use, it can become a disorder that intensifies the psychological stressors that caused someone to turn to substances for relief. … Continued
Racial and ethnic minority communities encounter many obstacles when seeking mental health and substance use treatment services, with some barriers rooted in beliefs and attitudes toward behavioral health. Studies and research have highlighted the significance of providing mental health services and support to minority communities. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, … Continued
Rosecrance is encouraging families, friends, and communities to show men support by asking the men in their lives a simple question during Men’s Health Month: Are you OK? In the United States, men account for 80% of suicide deaths and die by overdoses two to three times greater than women, according to the National Institutes … Continued
Rosecrance is pleased to announce that Divya Navi has been named Director of Connections Counseling, a Division of Rosecrance. As part of her robust experience in the medical field, Navi has managed and supervised multiple medical offices. She also is the clinical director for Neighborhood Free Clinic in Madison. “We are excited to have someone … Continued
Rosecrance is pleased to announce that Chelsea Collins, RN, BSN, has been promoted to Vice President of Accreditation and Performance Improvement at Rosecrance. In this role, she will lead initiatives to strengthen data gathering, clinical outcomes reporting, and use of Six Sigma change language and processes. Collins has a Master Black Belt in Lean and … Continued
The lingering impacts of recent years continue to weigh on students as they navigate another school year. With nerves frayed from anxiety, stress, and trauma, many continue to have difficulties expressing themselves appropriately, leading to outbursts, defiance, and aggression. “Parents came back to me a lot this year saying that their child was so sweet … Continued
Rosecrance is pleased to announce that the organization received a $5,000 grant from the Mokena Meijer through its Meijer Team Gives program. The funds will be used to strengthen services at the Rosecrance Frankfort outpatient center. Store employees worked together to research, nominate, and vote on a local nonprofit to receive a onetime donation and … Continued
After several years of health uncertainty and a stream of unsettling headlines, many people are simply done. The effort to manage life stress is leading to exhaustion and compassion fatigue. Individuals report a range of symptoms as they work through extended periods of extra stress. For some, irritability, anxiety, lethargy, and apathy are more common, … Continued
Whether it’s young adults finding the path to independence more difficult than expected, or older adults unexpectedly caring for younger generations longer, people of all ages are facing stressors of unexpected life realities. For younger individuals, lingering pandemic concerns such as lack of employment during that time may hinder the expected launch into adulthood, and … Continued
A message from Rosecrance President and CEO Dave Gomel, Ph.D.: Employees are the heart and soul of any successful organization. Without expert, compassionate staff, Rosecrance could not help thousands of individuals thrive each day. To recognize this effort, we have devoted significant time and resources over the past two years to show that we truly … Continued