Mental illness isn’t a choice and it’s not a weakness. Jerry Halverson, MD, DFAPA, chief medical officer, emphasizes those points when he provides overviews of mental illness and the challenges it imposes on people.
It’s common for someone with an eating disorder to also experience another co-occurring mental health disorder such as depression, OCD, or anxiety. When it comes to eating disorders and a co-occurring substance use disorder, Brad Smith, MD, medical director, Oconomowoc campus and Eating Disorder Recovery, says that it is almost always best to try and treat both simultaneously.
Self-care may seem like just another buzzword, but Dr. Stacy Welch explains why it is a crucial part of nourishing and maintaining your mental health.
Meg shares that after years of psychiatric hospitalizations, she turned to Rogers for the support and tools needed to address her mood disorder.
In Angelina’s story, she discusses the identity-affirming care she received at Rogers for OCD and Somatic Symptom Disorder.
San Francisco 49ers’ Solomon Thomas battled depression after losing his sister, Ella, to suicide in 2018. Thomas is determined to use his family’s pain to bring hope and healing to others.
The holidays are often a difficult time, especially for those spending the season in treatment. To ease the difficulties for our patients, the Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation once again collected donations for gifts.
For most people, home is a place where you can escape from the stresses of work and school. But for many of us—homes are now also serving as a shared space for professional and academic needs. Due to this, conflict is likely to happen, but it doesn’t need to negatively impact your family dynamic.
As COVID-19 continues to disrupt our sense of normalcy, many are foregoing gatherings to stay safe. This loss of routine and traditions during the holidays can be challenging for everyone, especially children.
A key part of our therapeutic approach to helping patients overcome their mental health challenges is family therapy. Learn more about family therapy from a Rogers therapist.
