Stress comes in many forms, and anxiety is a natural stress response. Everyone experiences stress and anxiety from time to time. However, millions of Americans live with chronic stress and anxiety that interfere with their daily functioning and quality of life. People are often unaware of the far-reaching impacts of stress and anxiety. Many believe…
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The American Counseling Association (ACA) recognizes April as Counseling Awareness Month (CAM) to acknowledge the work of counselors across the nation. This month is meant to spread awareness about the benefits of counseling and work to destigmatize it. According to the ACA, over 665,500 counselors are working in diverse settings, such as schools, agencies, private…
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Individuals preparing for residential rehab services usually experience anxiety or apprehension because of not knowing what to expect. For many, the perception of inpatient mental health care is primarily influenced by popular culture, which typically highlights the worst stereotypes about mental health disorders and treatment. Contrary to popular belief, modern-day inpatient psychiatric treatment is nothing…
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Since 1992, April has been recognized as Stress Awareness Month, a national collaborative effort to increase public awareness about the modern stress epidemic’s causes, cures, and dangers. Stress is a normal reaction that everyone experiences in response to feeling anxious or threatened. However, we all experience it differently. Chronic stress can be debilitating and cause…
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Transitional living services are a critical part of mental health treatment services for many. Not everyone is ready to go directly back to unsupervised living after completing residential or co-occurring rehabilitation services. At Rose Hill Center, our transitional living services are a recommended step in bridging the gap between residential care and independent living. Our…
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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…
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When someone enters residential mental health treatment, typically, the first question is, “How long will I be here?” There is no definite answer to this question because everyone’s journey to mental wellness is different. Even when individuals share a common diagnosis, their unique makeup and circumstances create diverse paths to wellness. To accommodate the needs…
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In recent years, there has been a nationwide movement to increase awareness about mental health issues. The main goal is to reduce the stigma associated with mental health disorders so that those in need are more likely to seek help. Public mental health advocates are a driving force behind these campaigns. Providing the public with…
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It is relatively common knowledge that depression impacts millions of people worldwide. However, there remains a stigma attached to seeking treatment, specifically to the use of antidepressants. That said, research shows that antidepressants are the third most commonly prescribed medications in the United States. Still, more than a third of adults who describe themselves as…
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Depression is a mental health disorder that impacts the lives of hundreds of millions of people throughout the world. The term depressed has become a blanket term used to describe any general feelings of sadness, frequently causing many people to overlook the seriousness of true depression. A complex combination of factors contributes to the cause…
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