Mental Health
Grief Is A Fact of Life
Grief is a fact of life. As much as we hate it, fight it, or hide from it, it still lurks in the background. Allowing time and space for grief is not something I have always done. I would have preferred to detach myself from emotions, put on my armor,… Read More
National Depression Screening Day
October 5, 2017, might be the day that changes your future. Each year during Mental Illness Awareness Week, National Depression Screening Day is held as an education and screening event to bring awareness of the signs of depression and other mental health issues. By raising public awareness of behavioral and mental health issues, we can reduce the stigma and change lives. Read More
Why Depression Treatment at The Meadows is so Unique
Although depression may make you feel isolated and alone, statistics show you are not. Major depression is one of the most common mental illnesses, affecting 6.7% (more than 16 million) of American adults each year. Individuals suffering from depression often lack the motivation to get out… Read More
Age Can Have An Impact On Mental Health
“Caring for our seniors is the greatest responsibility we have. Those who walked before us have given so much and made possible the life we enjoy” – Senator John Hoeven A very true and apt quote; senior citizens definitely play a major role in making important contributions to the present… Read More
When You Think Suicide Is The Answer, Think Again.
By Michelle Wells, Alumni I had been discharged from my treatment program for a year and was in the ups and downs of early recovery when the call came. My husband’s voice cracked when he said my name, so I knew before he told me that my father was dead. Read More
TRICARE Expands Treatment Options for Mental Health and Substance Use
Per the Tricare press release posted on their website: TRICARE expanded mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) services, adding intensive outpatient programs and expanding options for opioid treatment. In addition to other improvements, this expansion improves access to care and increases opportunities for mental health and SUD treatment. It… Read More
American Politics Has Disconnected Us from Our Essential Selves
I have spent years teasing apart in my mind how humans can find true and sustained happiness in their lives. And, how does this happiness affect the whole community? This concern takes on new relevance as Americans engage in an intense political debate. What I ultimately found was that there… Read More
First Responders on The Front Lines of Mental Health Crisis
EMS Week, (May 21 – 27) is an annual celebration and recognition of Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), and Paramedics. EMS providers make a 24/7 commitment to saving the lives of people in their communities. They are the health safety net for millions of people who… Read More
Practicing Mindfulness Meditation
By Joyce Willis, Therapist at The MeadowsMindfulness is the innate ability to be fully present and aware of where we are and what we’re doing while not being overreactive or overwhelmed by what’s happening around us. Mindfulness meditation allows you to slow down racing thoughts, release negativity, and connect with… Read More