Leaving home for college is a rite of passage for millions of students each fall, often filled with a combination of excitement, sadness, and fear of the unknown, especially with the uncertainty of the pandemic. This time can be difficult to navigate in an unfamiliar environment with new routines and stressors.
Rogers is hosting a live Facebook Q&A session to discuss parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday, August 12 at 2 pm CT. You can click Get Reminder in the embedded post below to receive a notification from Facebook when we go live. Can’t make it for the live session? Reach out to us over Facebook Messenger with questions that you would like to ask our expert and keep an eye out for the published video later that day.
Since May 25, 2020—the day George Floyd was killed by a Minnesota police officer—there’s been an outpouring of sadness and anger all over the world. Our nation stands at a critical turning point in history.
Depression is more than simply “a case of the blues.” It’s a serious mental health condition where a low mood is much more severe and prolonged.
Frequent hand washing. Physical distancing turning into self-isolation. Fear of contracting the virus. For patients with contamination obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), the COVID-19 health guidelines have been especially challenging.
A lot of work has been done to expand the public’s perception of eating disorders as something that affects more than just women with slender bodies. However, more awareness of the higher prevalence of eating disorders among the LGBTQ+ community is needed.
Childhood should be a carefree time of innocence. Sadly, children are not immune from experiencing or witnessing traumatic events. According to the U.S. Department of
For patients struggling with mental health challenges, a behavior specialist is an integral part of the therapeutic team at Rogers Behavioral Health.
The tragic killing of George Floyd and the ensuing events have taken a heavy toll on our nation, bringing to the surface yet again deep wounds of racism and questions of how we can bring about lasting change. Experts agree a good place to start is in the home with parents talking with their children about racism and social justice—and it’s never too soon.
An alarming new trend has developed as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve—mental health hotlines of all kinds are reporting a dramatic spike in calls.
