Therapists at Rogers: an integral part of our patients’ recovery
May 14, 2021
Hear from two Rogers team members about the role therapists play and how they’re empowered to rise above in their career in psychiatric care.
Mental Health Month 2021 – Spreading awareness
May 5, 2021
As we enter our second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are experiencing heightened levels of stress and anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns. But due to stigma, not everyone is comfortable reaching out for treatment. Help us spread awareness of mental health this May and let everyone know that there’s nothing wrong with needing help.
How to identify mental health challenges after having COVID
April 30, 2021
As we continue to learn more about COVID, a recent study is shedding light on the mental health and addiction challenges that can arise in patients recovering from the illness.
Help and hope for OCD: Carter’s story
April 27, 2021
Although it has become trendy to say, “I’m OCD” when describing yourself as being organized or precise, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a serious mental health disorder.
Rising above the struggle and stigma of OCD: Kathryn’s Story
April 20, 2021
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder in which people struggle with obsessions and compulsions. Kathryn says the treatment and support she received at Rogers for OCD and anxiety changed her life.
Empowering children with ASD and creating a space for neurodiversity
April 16, 2021
People with autism spectrum disorder are disproportionately affected by co-occurring mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, and OCD. For Autism Awareness Month, Julia McAndrews, lead therapist in Skokie’s Anxiety and Depression Recovery in ASD program, explores ways we can empower children with ASD and celebrate their gifts of neurodiversity.
Rising above addiction | Adrienne’s story
April 9, 2021
Adrienne discusses her path to Rogers’ Herrington Center for Addiction Recovery in Oconomowoc and how she’s been able to put her sobriety first and reach her 7-year sobriety milestone.
How Rogers and Ronald McDonald House Charities® are partnering to help families
March 23, 2021
When a loved one is struggling with mental health, navigating the road to recovery can be challenging, especially if effective treatment requires travel away from home.
How young patients keep up with schoolwork during treatment
March 17, 2021
When young patients receive mental health or addiction care at Rogers, a key part of care focuses on teaching valuable strategies to help them keep up with school while in treatment and in the future.
The dangers of diabulimia
March 9, 2021
Though many are familiar with the dangers of anorexia and bulimia, only recently has the term diabulimia entered mainstream conversations about eating disorders.