Healthcare Decisions and Moms’ Leading Role
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, women make about 80 percent of family healthcare decisions in the United States. They decide which doctor to see, which insurance to choose, and which treatments to pursue. Women still take on the primary role of caregiver in families, even if they also hold a prominent position […]
Announcing 24/7 Easy Admissions – Because Crises Do Not Happen 9 to 5
Mental health crises often happen at night for several reasons. Factors may include intoxication, nighttime anxiety or depression, secretive eating or purging, lack of daytime distractions, circadian rhythm disturbances, lack of empathy or argumentativeness from family members, or even the need to urinate (alcohol is a diuretic). Nocturnal anxiety makes everything seem more problematic. Likewise, […]
Hope For Treatment-Resistant Depression
Press Release Contact Information: Sanford Behavioral Health – REMS Certified Facility 844-776-9651 ext. 1 Marilyn Spiller – mspiller@sanfordhouse.com For Immediate Release  Hope for Treatment-Resistant Depression SANFORD SPRAVATO (esketamine) CLINIC  “SPRAVATO (esketamine) is a new way to treat depression as it addresses a neurotransmitter system that we did not previously put much emphasis […]
5 Detox Myths That Might Stop You From Getting Help
Detoxification is the safe removal of alcohol and drugs from the body and managing the resulting withdrawal symptoms. When detoxing, patients can expect a variety of uncomfortable mental and physical symptoms like nausea, anxiety, and body discomfort. Fear of a painful withdrawal or past negative experiences with withdrawal are the primary reasons individuals avoid seeking […]
The Consequences of High-Intensity Drinking
In an old Ella Fitzgerald song that has stood the test of time, she sings, “You say either, I say either. You say neither, and I say neither. Either, either, neither, neither, let’s call the whole thing off!” It springs to mind when we talk about a new category of alcohol consumption called “high-intensity” drinking. […]
Why Do Mental Health Treatment Centers Collaborate?
At Sanford Behavioral Health, we take pride in providing access to care for individuals with addiction, eating disorders, and mental health conditions, whether Sanford is the right place for them or not. Likewise, we partner with trusted organizations that offer additional pieces to the mental health treatment puzzle. In so doing, we create a more […]
Combating Fear of Detox: Taking the First Steps to Recovery
There is a large parking lot outside the welcoming entrance to Sanford Behavioral Health’s Detox Center. A common scenario unfolds when our clients and their families arrive. We can only imagine the discussions happening in the car and the second thoughts being expressed. Often, it takes time for them to leave the car and approach […]
Michigan Fentanyl Seizure and Overdose Update
Last week, the Grand Rapids Police Department seized 500 grams of fentanyl from an apartment complex in Grandville, Michigan. GRPD Deputy Chief Maycroft said it was enough fentanyl to “kill the entire population of Grand Rapids and Grandville combined.” Fentanyl is an FDA-approved rapid-acting synthetic opioid that alleviates pain. However, fentanyl also depresses the central […]
The Importance of Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW)
Today is the last day of Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW). At Sanford, we did not want to let the week slip away without commenting on the importance of eating disorder awareness and EDAW. The fact is, every week at our behavioral health campus is eating disorder awareness week. Our staff at every level and […]
What is SPRAVATO (esketamine) for Treatment-Resistant Depression?
At Sanford Behavioral Health, we have a history of adapting to the needs of our patients and the community in Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan. Given the depth of our collaborative care team, we saw an opportunity to serve a larger population of patients with treatment-resistant (TRD) depression at our behavioral health campus in Marne. The […]
