To commemorate the 10 years of hope, growth, and the nurturing environment the Ipsen Conservatory has represented since it opened, staff, clients, and friends of Rosecrance were invited to enjoy the view that the conservatory offers and plant their seeds of hope. Thanks to the generosity of our good friends, this beautiful room has helped … Continued
On Aug. 31, all locations in the Rosecrance Health Network will go purple in observance of International Overdose Awareness Day. To remember those gone too soon from opioid overdose, Rosecrance will be participating in International Overdose Awareness Day to highlight the risks associated with opioid use, and to support those whose lives have changed because … Continued
Americans who live with serious mental illness may struggle to find an effective treatment that frees them from the heaviness of depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. But there is hope. Rosecrance offers a number of therapies, including transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a noninvasive therapy that treats people with obsessive-compulsive disorder or severe depression whose condition is … Continued
Rosecrance is pleased to announce that after just a year of service at four of its latest additions to the Rosecrance Health Network, its staff of experts assisted nearly 900 people seeking behavioral healthcare. The four locations—Freeport, Moline, Chicago-River North, and Naperville—offer behavioral health services and support to teens, adults, and their families. Clients came … Continued
Brenda Iliff, an expert in addiction and the Vice President of Clinical Services at Rosecrance Jackson Centers, will present “Secret Addictions: Finding the Way to Hope and Freedom” on Friday, Sept. 15, at Rosecrance Jackson Centers, 3500 W. 4th St. Iliff’s presentation will focus on secret addictions and how they intersect with substance use disorders … Continued
Returning to a school-year routine can be difficult for students as they are greeted by new teachers, classrooms, and peer groups. Parents and families can help mitigate the stress that comes with the back-to-school shift by beginning the transition sooner than later. To help families prepare for the school year, Rosecrance offers these tips: Start … Continued
If you live in the United States, chances are that you are stressed at some point during your day. Some stress is necessary in our lives, but when we struggle with chronic stress it can be harmful to the body and mind. In a 2022 poll conducted by the American Psychological Association, 55% of Americans … Continued
Isolation caused by COVID-19 during the height of the pandemic had a devastating effect on many people, but a recent advisory is bringing awareness to Long COVID and its relationship to people struggling with their mental health. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s advisory warns that Long COVID—a condition with a range of … Continued
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
With school out and little structure to the day for most, many adolescents are looking forward to the freedom that comes along with summer vacation. For some children and teens who struggle with mental health, the long, unstructured days could intensify feelings of isolation and hopelessness, which is why it is important for parents and … Continued