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, […]
Righting the Ship – Reflections on My First Year as CEO of Sanford Behavioral Health
The weekend I signed on as CEO at Sanford Behavioral Health, my son began working on a new 10,000-piece Lego project. Ironically, it was a likeness of the Titanic that would take him a year to complete. I do not mean to say Sanford was a sinking ship, but the analogy of righting a ship […]
How Sobriety Changed My Relationships
I’ll never forget when my dad looked at me and said, “You’re different.”  He said it just a couple of weeks after I left rehab for alcohol dependence. I laughed, feeling a little off guard, and asked, “How?” He proceeded to explain that I seemed less anxious, more present, more here. My leg wasn’t bouncing. My […]
What is the Difference Between “Healthy” and Punishing Exercise? We Asked the Experts
As a proud collaborator in National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW), Sanford Behavioral Health stands with the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) to raise awareness. Every day, we challenge stigma and provide hope and support to those in need. In 2026, NEDAW takes place from February 23rd to March 1st. This year’s theme is Every […]
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 […]
The Double Barrier to Mental Health Care: Public and Internalized Stigma
Individuals who seek out mental health or substance use disorder (SUD) care have often crossed hundreds of invisible mental barriers long before they make the first call. Research shows that stigma operates repeatedly in this process. Public stigma is the widespread belief that mental health and SUD conditions reflect weakness, poor choices, or lack of willpower. […]
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 […]
