Connecting Communities to Mental Health Care: 4 Questions with Jacob Passerman
In the behavioral health field, the word “sales” can make people uncomfortable. It sounds transactional in a field built on compassion and trust. But the reality is this: If people do not know we exist, they cannot access the care that could change or save their lives. At Sanford Behavioral Health, we are unapologetic about […]
The Brain’s 4 Feel-Good Chemicals Explained (with Dr. Bibhas Singla)
Recently, we’ve seen a surge in website clicks and phone calls from people seeking natural ways to boost the brain’s 4 feel-good chemicals: dopamine, endorphins, serotonin, and oxytocin. They may not use the exact words, but what people are looking for is neurochemical help to: Reduce stress Feel genuinely happier Stop relying on alcohol, drugs, […]
Sanford Behavioral Health Joins Manifest Provider Collective to Expand Behavioral Health Solutions
Alec Green has been developing models to help self-funded employers ease the burden of the behavioral health ecosystem since 2018. As Sanford Behavioral Health’s Executive Vice President, Alec has led efforts to reach self-funded employers by developing an understanding of their needs and engaging community leaders. Consequently, the relationship with Manifest Provider Collective was organic […]
Someone Who Listens: Inside the Role of a Resident Support Specialist
The Resident Support Specialist (RSS) at Sanford Behavioral Health supports clients and assists with day-to-day operations. It’s an important role, because the RSS is also responsible for creating a community and ensuring that everyone in treatment feels welcome and safe. The RSS has a long list of responsibilities, including safety checks and inspiring participation in […]
Eating Disorders and the New Year: 8 Ways to Stay Supported in 2026
The New Year brings a return to routine, reflection, and renewed time with family. While these transitions can offer moments of connection and hope, they can also resurface long-standing patterns and sensitivities. At Sanford Behavioral Health, we recognize that healing from an eating disorder does not happen in isolation. That’s why our Family Program is […]
Looking for a Dopamine Boost? 19 New Things to Try Instead of Scrolling (New Year’s Edition)
The tail end of the holidays is not the time to get preachy about excessive phone use. However, by now you have probably witnessed (on dining table laps and among scattered wrappings) the omnipresence of loved ones’ smartphones. Suffice it to say, at Sanford Behavioral Health, we’d like you to consider tucking your phones in […]
Welcome Sanford’s New Chief Medical Officer, Bibhas Singla, MD, MBA, FACHE, CPE, FAPA
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Bibhas Singla, MD, MBA, FACHE, CPE, FAPA, has joined Sanford Behavioral Health as Chief Medical Officer. We sat down with Sanford’s new CMO to discuss how he will approach the role, why he chose Sanford, and how he intends to bridge critical gaps in access to high-quality mental […]
Home for the Holidays? Go to Detox Now.
The holidays often come with the unrevealed thought: I’ll just get through it. Get through the parties. The stress. The expectations. The drinking that feels unavoidable. But for some, “getting through it” has become more difficult than it should. Perhaps drinking has gotten out of hand, and the thought of getting through the spirited season without […]
New Podcast Launch: Mental Health Working Mom’s Gripe Session
We are excited to announce the launch of our new podcast, Mental Health Working Moms’ Gripe Session. Gripe Session is a candid, funny, and compassionate space created by moms for moms. Our host is Sanford Behavioral Health CEO Tracy Rogers, LPC, LMHC, NCC. Significant, because Tracy is the mother of an 11-year-old boy who spent […]
Breaking Stigma, Opening Doors: Mental Health Residential Open House!
More than one in five American adults lives with a mental illness. Only about half of those with a mental illness receive treatment. At Sanford Behavioral Health, our mission includes breaking stigma and providing access to care. A significant benefit of becoming a Sanford client is that we can assess and transition an individual through […]
