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Informative articles on sobriety, recovery and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Bad therapy

Posted on by Stacie Collins

Therapy is helpful … except when it isn’t. While getting therapy can be a critical part of addressing mental health issues, behavioral health problems, and a variety of life challenges, bad experiences with therapists can turn many people away from what is normally a lifeline for healing. It adds insult to injury when you are already dealing with personal challenges, and you may not be willing to open up again or persist in finding a better option.

However, learning how to find a new therapist — a good therapist — is a worthwhile venture, and it can be important for your emotional health and personal growth.

Tips for Staying Sober During the Holidays

Posted on by Alanna Hillbink

The American Psychological Association reports that 89% of adults feel stressed by at least one aspect of the holiday season, whether it’s financial concerns, family-related tensions, or feeling like their culture or traditions are overlooked. And if you’re in recovery, navigating the holidays means addressing one more (big) factor on top of these stressors. Yet, no matter how you celebrate or what challenges you face, you can still enjoy a sober holiday.

Eating Disorders in Teens: Signs, Causes, and Treatment Options

Posted on by MBH

It can be hard to tell if your teen’s changing habits around food, exercise, or their body are part of growing up, or signs of something more serious. You might notice them skipping meals, avoiding social situations, or becoming overly focused on how they look. These shifts can be subtle at first, but they may […]

Men-Only program Available at our Chicago outpatient center

Posted on by MBH

The Meadows Outpatient Center – Chicago is excited to introduce our specialized Men-Only Program designed to help adult men face and heal from challenges and trauma in a supportive environment. Led by Primary Therapists Rebecca Muir, MSW, LSW, SSP, and Jeri Sedlacek, MA, LCPC, CAADC, PCGC, CSAT, this eight-week hybrid program offers both Partial Hospitalization […]