With National Hispanic Heritage Month set to begin on September 15th, it’s the perfect opportunity to shed some light on important topics, like the role of mental health in the Hispanic community, and how certain mental health stigmas associated with the culture can prevent individuals from seeking help. National Hispanic Heritage Month is not only …

We are coming into my favorite month of the year, September. My love for the month of September is not because of the change of weather, pumpkin spice coffee or the return of my children going back to school. I adore this month because it is a month dedicated to promoting, celebrating, and spotlighting recovery! …

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a noninvasive treatment for various mental health conditions that uses magnetic fields to regulate the activity of brain structures. Two major forms exist, dTMS and rTMS, which share many surface-like similarities, but ultimately provide their own unique benefits.  TMS Therapy has been proven to provide patients with beneficial results, but …

When analyzing trauma on a complete, holistic level, and understanding how it can affect any particular person in a variety of ways, an often overlooked and undiscussed form is secondary traumatic stress.  Also known as vicarious trauma, second hand trauma, PTSD by proxy, and secondary PTSD, Secondary Traumatic Stress Disorder (STS) has been especially prevalent …

Grieving in recovery is neither a fast, nor easy process. And, when you add in the additional complexity of maintaining sobriety, it can become even more confusing to navigate. What’s important to remember is that we all have to deal with loss at some point in our lives. Experiencing grief while in substance use recovery …

(New Haven, CT) — Within the past year, the medical industry has adjusted to a myriad of changes with the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing rates of substance use and mental health disorders. Navigating these concerns on-site at our New Haven, Connecticut campus and virtually at our Palm Springs, FL location has been Roger Ayres, MD. …

At Retreat Behavioral Health, we are committed to providing both a safe and inclusive setting for individuals struggling with substance misuse as well as education and resources for all who are interested in general information surrounding substance misuse and the steps to recovery. As part of this commitment, we’ve put together a comprehensive guide on …

Managing your mental health in the workplace is always an extremely important aspect in maintaining a healthy work-life balance, but in the wake of COVID-19 it’s become an even more serious priority. For countless workers, returning to familiar routines and “going back to normal” may not be as easy as it sounds, especially for those …

Society is becoming more interconnected every year making it easier than ever to initiate critical conversations and advocate for important policies during Minority Mental Health Month. Mental health has become an important topic in modern-day society and we are making real strides towards destigmatizing the topic and creating change as more people understand the process …

June is Men’s Health Month, a perfect time to talk about the importance of men prioritizing both their physical health and their mental well-being—both of which are crucial to living an overall healthy life. The first Men’s Health Month was celebrated in 1994, and in the years since it has become a central opportunity for …