• Total withdrawal from family, friends and colleagues
• Fear of leaving home; refusing to go to school
• Significant changes in eating and/or sleeping patterns
• Extreme changes in mood variation
• Deteriorating performance at work or school
• Hearing voices or seeing things that no one else can hear or see
• Believing their thoughts are being interfered with by someone or something external
• Spending extravagant/unrealistic amounts of money or talking about unrealistic business/investment ideas
• Believing people are plotting against them
• Believing they have special powers or thinking they are famous or religious political figures

How can Rose Hill help?

If you think your loved one may have a mental illness, it’s important for them to seek help.  Rose Hill Center, a mental health center in Holly, MI, offers extended residential rehabilitation along with therapy programs designed to help adults with mental illness regain control of their lives.  Rose Hill’s residential setting allows staff to focus time and attention on finding the most effective medication and dosage for each individual. By combining pharmacological treatment with an intense therapeutic rehabilitation program, Rose Hill is able to assist individuals in achieving and maintaining psychiatric stability and their highest level of independence.

If you are interested in pursuing treatment at Rose Hill Center, or if you have questions about the program, please visit the Admission Process page or contact us toll-free at (866) 504-2259.

Information provided by the Mental Health Association NSW, Inc. (http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/)

The “Planning For The Future Project” is an effort by parents of persons with a lifelong disability to answer the question, “Who will do what I do when I no longer can?”

Because many issues will remain vital over a person’s lifetime, such as housing, financial resources and reliable healthcare, it’s importatnt to have a plan in place to ensure persons with a mental illness get the care they deserve after their caregivers are gone. In this must-attend meeting, Carol Obloy, Executive Director of the National PLAN Alliance, an organization that has helped over 37 communities throughout the United States develop “Future-Care” plans, will speak on the value of planning and options for families. 

Date:  Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 7 – 9pm  
    
Location:  Providence Hospital Medical Building–8th floor
22250 Providence Dr
Southfield MI 48075

To register, or for more information, visit namimetro.org or call (248) 625-9453.

Dick has served on Rose Hill Center’s Board and its Executive Committee since its inception in 1989.  He became Treasurer in 1992 and was also elected Treasurer of Rose Hill Foundation when it was established in 2003.  The Boards’ fiduciary responsibility is paramount to Dick as evidenced by his prudent oversight of budgets, financial statements and investments.  He has been a member of numerous committees and involved in a variety of projects.  Dick has been influential in Rose Hill’s past successes and he continues to be instrumental in securing Rose Hill’s future.

All of us at Rose Hill would like to thank Dick for all he has done for our organization, and congratulate him on his much-deserved honor!

From left: Rosemary & Dan Kelly, Founders of Rose Hill Center; Sheila Hess, Friend; Dick & Marianne Walsh; Ben Robinson, President of Rose Hill Center; Gayle Flanigan, Director of Development at Rose Hill Center

On Veterans Day, as a nation, we must commit to doing more to address these mental health issues. That will be the true measure of honoring the men and women who deserve our thanks for their service.

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Symptoms of Schizophrenia:

• Delusions
• Hallucinations
• Disordered Thinking
• Flat or Inappropriate Feelings or Emotions
• Cognitive Impairment
• Withdrawal
• Loss of Motivation

The cause of schizophrenia has yet to be clearly defined, however, the most likely cause is a combination of factors, including: genetics, a biochemical imbalance in the brain, environmental stressors or drug use.

Medication has proven to be a very effective schizophrenia treatment; however, side effects can be problematic if not properly administered. At Rose Hill Center, time and attention can be the difference between success and failure. In our residential setting we focus on finding the most effective medication and dosage for each individual.  Our clinical staff works with patients to develop an individualized treatment plan while providing medication management and daily monitoring.  All medical needs are carefully evaluated by an RN, and a skilled trained support staff is available 24/7.

At Rose Hill, we believe that recovery can take place when people receive professional psychiatric care, participate in meaningful daily activity, develop mutually supportive relationships, and engage in their own mental health treatment program.

And with therapy and intervention, patients take an active part in learning to manage their mental health illness.

How You Can Help:

• Learn more about the illness
• Provide your loved one with ongoing love and support
• Encourage your loved one to comply with treatment plan
• Be realistic about what your loved one may be able to achieve and praise small steps towards progress

Information provided by the Mental Health Association NSW, Inc. (http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/)

Symptoms of Depression
The symptoms and the severity of feelings of depression may be different for each person, however, most people exhibit one or more of the following:

• Eating too much or too little
• Headaches, digestive disorders or nausea
• Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions
• Thoughts of suicide or feelings of wanting to escape from the way one is feeling
• Feelings of guilt or worthlessness
• Excessive crying
• Persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety, isolation, helplessness and hopelessness
• Loss of interest in daily activities, a lack of energy and/or loss of sex drive
• Restlessness, agitation and irritability
• Sleeping too much or too little

If you’re concerned that you or someone you know may be experiencing symptoms of depression, it’s important to become knowledgeable about the disease and seek out the best possible treatment options, such as medications, counseling, alternative therapies, and behavioral and lifestyle changes. If treatment is required, discuss the options with a mental health professional and decide on a treatment program that’s right for you.

Also, keep in mind that depression is not your fault and it can be treated and managed effectively.

Information provided by the Mental Health Association NSW, Inc. (http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/)

A graduate of the University of Michigan, Dr. Zachar received her medical degree from Michigan State University in Lansing and completed her residency training at Henry Ford Health Sciences Center in Detroit. She has specialized in behavior health for more than 15 years and is currently the psychiatric director at Segue, Inc., a nonprofit mental health agency that provides patients with essential and intensive outpatient services.

In addition, Dr. Zachar is a staff psychiatrist at Henry Ford Health System as well as a clinical assistant professor at Wayne State University. She is also a member of the American Psychiatric Association and Michigan Psychiatric Society.

“Dr. Zachar is an exceptional physician and brings with her substantial knowledge of mental health issues,” said Ben Robinson, president of Rose Hill Center. “She is very conscientious of her patients’ needs and we are confident that she will be an excellent addition to the team at Rose Hill Center.”