Jaslynn’s story: Understanding her OCD triggers helped her reclaim her life
July 11, 2023
Jaslynn shares her OCD recovery story and how understanding her triggers helped her move forward with life.
How our understanding of addiction has changed
July 5, 2023
We’ve come a long way in how we view and treat people with addiction, also known as substance use disorders. In the past, if someone you loved had an addiction, that person was seen as “less-than” and weak.
Hannah’s story
June 9, 2023
After months of treatment elsewhere and no improvements, Hannah was recommended for residential care at Rogers to address her posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The decision would prove crucial to her mental health journey.
Why is summer a good time for residential mental health treatment?
June 1, 2023
Summer is often mistakenly viewed as an inconvenient or unnecessary time for residential mental health treatment. However, the same reasons people may believe this may actually make it ideal.
Fernando’s story: Rising above OCD to now help others
May 26, 2023
Fernando says although he’s always had OCD tendencies, it took him years to seek treatment.
May is Mental Health Month: What it means to be a mental health advocate and how to get involved
May 24, 2023
Mental health advocacy is based on understanding and empowering others. It involves speaking out about mental health issues, promoting awareness, fighting stigma, educating the public, and advocating for policies that support people affected by mental illness.
Friends and Family University: Helping loved ones support patients receiving treatment at Rogers
May 19, 2023
At Rogers, support from a patient’s loved ones is an important part of our therapeutic approach. Friends and Family University offers education to support the patient’s recovery journey while in treatment and helps ease the transition back home.
Ryan’s journey to addiction recovery
May 10, 2023
“Throughout my struggle, I felt like I would figure it out and I was trying to be self-sufficient. I knew I had a problem, but I had to admit I couldn’t fix it. That’s nothing to be ashamed of. Be proud you can ask for help.”
7 promises: How to be a safe and supportive person for someone struggling with their mental health
May 2, 2023
When a person is struggling with their mental health, it can be difficult to find the courage to talk about it. We’re sharing 7 Promises a Safe Person can make in order to be a supportive, compassionate person when someone confides in you.
Mental health technicians: Supporting patients on their road to recovery
April 27, 2023
As a mental health technician, you have the opportunity to develop and progress in the mental health field while working directly with patients each day. You will support them as they find a road to recovery in a variety of meaningful ways.