Technology has become ingrained in American daily life on a variety of levels. Just going through a regular day, consider the various high-tech instruments you use. In the morning you may use your phone or desktop computer to read the news. Then you head off to work using a GPS app to map the best…
There have been several studies that link food and mood. In fact, over the years, Rose Hill has devoted this newsletter to the subject several times. We have covered how food affects mood, the brain/gut connection, and the benefits of the Mediterranean diet. Our understanding though of how these things all intersect with mental health…
July is the height of the summer season-known for family vacations, trips to the beach and long lazy days in the sun. We may not often think about how temperatures seem to be rising, and scientists now generally agree that the planet is warming. In fact, a study conducted by the U.N.’s Intergovernmental Panel on…
Do you worry a lot and constantly overthink everything? Are you continually planning, scheduling, and preparing for things? Does everyone else think of you as a master multitasker who always has everything under control? At the same time, internally, do you feel like you’re riding a rollercoaster of fear, self-doubt, self-criticism, and stress? Welcome to…
Spelling it Out – What Do All These Letters Mean? Every industry has jargon that people outside of the business do not understand. I often hear acronyms that, when met with a blank stare, are defined for the listener. Below are several acronyms that are commonly used in the mental health arena. Levels of Care…
World Bipolar Day is celebrated every year on March 30th. According to The International Society for Bipolar Disorders (ISBD), bipolar disorder affects more than 60 million individuals world-wide. And the purpose of designating a special day is to increase world-wide awareness, support education, encourage open discussion, and increase sensitivity about bipolar disorder. Even though the…
On January 21, just days before launching his music career, 26-year-old Ian Alexander Jr.— the son of Academy Award winning actress Regina King — died by suicide. A devastating loss for his family, friends and all who knew him, King’s death caused the topic of mental health in the Black community to rise once again…
Mental health trends are something that organizations like SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) and NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health) track and report. This makes sense so that we can prepare for upcoming challenges in treating mental illness and is something that we do at Rose Hill Center as well. Paying attention…
Treatment for anxiety, clinical depression, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, schizophrenia, and other mental health disorders is complex. Individuals with mental health disorders have highly personalized needs based on their unique makeup and circumstances. To stabilize, recover, and thrive, these individuals need consistent, sustained support from compassionate, highly-trained mental health professionals like those at Rose Hill…
January newsletters often discuss resolutions or making a fresh start – everyone has high hopes that this year will be better than the last. But too often those resolutions don’t make it past the first week or two. In fact, a recent study found that 64% of resolutions made on New Year’s Day are broken…