While firefighters are quick to respond the emergencies of others, many face their own personal battles. Expanding work at Rogers Research Center is painting a clearer picture of mental health challenges within the profession.
Self-compassion means letting go of the idea of toughing it out or getting lost in negative thoughts. Research shows that self-compassionate people are more likely to experience many physical, emotional, and social benefits.
Gretchen tried treatment elsewhere before admitting to Rogers eating disorder inpatient care program and then moving into residential treatment. She says the personalized care she received helped her find her road to recovery.
June is Men’s Health Month, highlighting the unique health issues men may face. Timothy Ellingstad, PhD, psychologist and clinical director at Rogers in Kenosha, gives us a deeper look at how different factors play into wellbeing, including the impact of bonds with others.
Most people experience a traumatic event at some point in their lives. For some, types of trauma can be an isolated incident, while for others, it’s multiple incidents, or events that occur over a specific period of time.
While students and families are preparing to welcome the carefree days of summer, it’s important to remember mental health challenges don’t take a break over the summer months.
Once a patient, now a volunteer. Emily says her time and experience at Rogers inspired her to give back.
“In treatment I learned so many valuable coping skills and ways to express and manage my feelings and emotions. While treatment was not easy, it was absolutely worth it.”
Christina grew up in a loving family with close friends. After the birth of her daughter, she was prescribed pain medication, which began an escalating struggle with substance use and addiction.
Primary Behavioral Health at Rogers is a first stop for people with mental health challenges, offering a personalized care plan to help adults and adolescents develop healthy coping skills.
