Even before 2020, we were all pretty stressed. One in five children already had some type of mental health disorder, two-thirds of high school students had some level of depression, and even adults felt increasingly anxious, mentally fatigued, and emotionally exhausted. Then we added a pandemic and lost so many connection points and healthy coping … Continued
It’s a “chicken or the egg” question—do we drink because we have issues, or do we have issues because we drink? Everyone’s journey is unique, but ultimately the answer to both is: yes. The fact is, mental illness and substance use are so often present together, and when they are, they must be addressed together. … Continued
School is always a complex web for kids to navigate, with the pressure on to get good grades, make friends, join clubs and teams, and build their resumes for high school, college and beyond. So while some have more easily settled in to their full post-pandemic routines, others are having a very difficult time “catching … 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
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
Coming out of the pandemic, mental illness is as prevalent as ever in the United States. Yet despite advances in evidence-based mental health treatment during the last 20-30 years, only a fraction of those affected take the courageous step to seek treatment. One major reason for that is the types of stigma that still surround … Continued
Mary Ann Abate brings 36 years of experience to new position ROCKFORD – Mary Ann Abate of Rosecrance has accepted a new role in the organization that will utilize her deep understanding of substance use and mental health disorders and allow her to influence how the changing landscape of public policy will impact behavioral healthcare … Continued