3 Ways to Help a Friend with an Eating Disorder

By Sanford Behavioral Health | September 8, 2023
four friends are outside eating breakfast sandwiches and smiling while discussing how they might help their friend with an eating disorder

Eating disorders are a mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Itโ€™s a common condition that most people struggle to cope with, whether the patient is an adolescent, adult, or older. As a friend, watching your loved one battle with an eating disorder can be heart-wrenching. Most people wonder what to do or […]

How to Address Alcoholism with Your Spouse

By Sanford Behavioral Health | September 6, 2023
a woman holds her husbands hand and looks at him and ready to address alcoholism with her spouse

Alcohol addiction is a serious problem that affects not only the person with the addiction but also their loved ones. If you suspect your spouse has a drinking issue, approaching the topic can be a delicate and challenging task. However, by learning how to address alcoholism with your spouse and providing the support they need, […]

10 Family Therapy Activities for the Summer

By Sanford Behavioral Health | July 12, 2023
a family of three goes on a bike ride on trail in the forest enjoying one of many family therapy activities

At Sanford Behavioral Health, we believe that family therapy is an integral part of addiction recovery. Fortunately, summer is a great time to begin addiction treatment in general and family therapy specifically. There is a wide array of family therapy activities that are suited for the summer at our family therapy and counseling program. Many […]

What Are the Benefits of Outpatient Detox?

By Sanford Behavioral Health | July 5, 2023
a man sits and talks with group members who are listening to him talk about the benefits of outpatient detox

  In an ideal world, when a person has an addiction to drugs or alcohol, they could take a few weeks off from their responsibilities. They could then enroll in an inpatient detox center and begin the process of recovery away from lifeโ€™s temptations and triggers. However, life rarely resembles an ideal world. In most […]

How Does Binge Eating Affect Your Body?

By Sanford Behavioral Health | June 6, 2023
a woman holds one hand to her stomach while the other one holds a chicken drumstick and realizes how binge eating affects her body

Binge eating disorder (BED) is a life-threatening disorder characterized by episodes of eating extreme amounts of calories in short periods. It often happens even when you are not hungry. BED can have devastating mental and physical consequences, but a binge eating disorder program can help. People with this eating disorder typically feel like they have […]

7 Binge Eating Disorder Symptoms to Be Aware of

By Sanford Behavioral Health | May 23, 2023
a woman patient smiles while sitting in a chair while her therapist writes down binge eating disorder symptoms to help the patient

Binge eating disorder is a serious condition, but itโ€™s not always easy to tell that a loved one is in need of a binge eating disorder program. Binge eating often results in high levels of guilt and shame, which may lead a person to conceal the extent of their unhealthy relationship with food. Knowing the […]

5 Benefits of Residential Eating Disorder Treatment

By Sanford Behavioral Health | May 16, 2023
a young woman holds a coffee mug and sits on a couch and listens to her therapist explain the benefits of residential eating disorder treatment

Heading into an eating disorder program may bring up feelings of anxiety and uncertainty, especially if you donโ€™t know what to expect in residential eating disorder treatment. Once you push past the initial discomfort, youโ€™ll discover that the benefits of residential eating disorder treatment bring life-changing effects. At Sanford Behavioral Health, we offer both residential […]