What is a Behavioral Health Campus?
Walking through the halls of Sanford West Behavioral Health Campus, it does not feel like you are in a hospital or institution. It is light and buzzy, with team members conferring in conference rooms and recreational therapists leading groups outside for movement therapy or a breath of fresh air. You may see a therapy dog […]
Surgeon General’s Warning – Social Media is Hazardous to Mental Health
In a recent New York Times Guest Essay, United States Surgeon General Vivek K. Murthy announced he would call for a warning label on social media platforms. The goal is to increase awareness that social media has not yet been proven to be safe. A surgeon general’s warning label is similar to those on alcohol […]
What Motivates Someone to Choose a Helping Profession? Limelight Interview
According to the American Psychological Association (APA), helping professions are “jobs or positions that offer health and education services to individuals and the community.” Helping jobs are often motivated by a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others. Today in the Limelight Interview, we discuss the role of helping others with Sanford […]
Does Virtual Treatment for Mental Health Conditions Work?
Recently, Sanford Behavioral Health opened its virtual intensive outpatient program for primary mental health conditions. This means individuals with anxiety and depression, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and other mental health conditions learn coping skills in the privacy of home. Programs are trauma-focused, and we utilize the primary therapeutic intervention for these […]
The Role of Hospitality in Rehab – Limelight Interview
At Sanford Behavioral Health, we regularly ask our staff members what we do well. At the top of the list are always statements like, “We make a difference in our client’s lives” or “Empowering clients with client-centered care.” Words like “dignity,” “safety,” and “comfort” come up a lot. In short, we are proud of […]
What Are the Long-Term Effects of Eating Disorders?
The long-term effects of eating disorders can significantly impact your health and mental well-being, so seeking treatment as soon as possible is important. These conditions can negatively alter a person’s life, increasing their risk of serious medical complications and long-term mental health issues. Our team of dedicated professionals will work with you to help you […]
Michigan Recovery – Looking Forward to Summer
Our winter was long, and spring in the Midwest always brings a mixed message of warmer days and sleet. But part of Michigan’s charm is that blaze of blue sky after a stretch of gray days—the contrast of technicolor after sepia. And now that it’s unlikely we will get another snowstorm, we can look forward […]
Glimmers – the Antidote to Triggers
I had a friend say to me this weekend, “Everything is hard.” We were talking about technology (the ever-changing virtual landscape triggers her anxiety), but it could apply to almost any subject in the year 2024. There is a reason why 1 in 5 U.S. adults live with a mental illness. As a person in […]
The Importance of Food in Mental Health Treatment with Chef Peter
Chef Peter has been with Sanford Behavioral Health through a couple of kitchen moves. He has worked in the confined kitchens of historic homes and the vast, shining kitchen at Sanford West Behavioral Health Campus. He says over the years of growth at Sanford, he has also gotten “street-smart” when it comes to feeding those […]
Wintertime Mental Health Bonus – Best of Excursions
At Sanford Behavioral Health, we embrace winter with robust excursions in nature. In fact, it is a part of our evidence-based practices to get outside and experience a Michigan winter in all its splendor. Yes, it can be gloomy and cold. And we are well aware of seasonal affective disorder and the depression that can […]
