Most psychiatrists and behavioral health professionals agree that addiction is a complex disorder caused by a combination of genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors. It can also vary in intensity; The DSM-5 defines addiction as a spectrum disorder that can be categorized as “mild,” “moderate,” or “severe.” Many other mental health disorders, like depression and anxiety, […]
With so many forms of therapy available today, it is wise to educate yourself so you can choose a program that offers the ones most beneficial to you. Deciding to enter yourself or a loved one into treatment can be a big decision. Emotions are high, as is vulnerability and the fear of making a […]
Here at Meadows Behavioral Healthcare (MBH), our goal is to provide patients with the best of the best. With more than 40 years of experience and the nation’s top mental healthcare and addiction professionals, we are trusted by clinicians and patients all over the world. This National Healthcare Quality Week, we want to take a […]
Addiction treatment and recovery involve a lot of terms, definitions, and acronyms that are not always intuitive at first. But knowing these terms is important to getting the right care. Learning the difference between IOP versus PHP, versus inpatient care, can help you or a loved one start your recovery journey now and keep it going long into the future.
According to Mental Health America (MHA), 50% of those who will develop mental health conditions start showing symptoms by age 14. As mental health symptoms among teens rise, so does the opportunity to learn healthy coping mechanisms and communication skills early in life.
Whether their symptoms dissipate or become more pronounced, adolescents can find support, discover how to have positive relationships with themselves and others, and learn to self-regulate. One way to build these skills is through adolescent outpatient treatment.
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 […]