Fear of Detox? “Get Out of the Car,” says Dr. Gilbert Masterson
There is a big parking lot outside the welcoming entrance to Sanford Behavioral Health’s Detox Center. A scenario often takes place when our clients and their families arrive. We can only imagine what is being discussed or the second thoughts being expressed. However, it usually takes time for them to leave the car and […]
Why Does Mommy Need a Nap? Children of Alcoholics Making it All Better
What is Codependency? The definition of codependency is “excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner. Especially one who requires support on account of an illness or addiction”. At Sanford Behavioral Health, our Family Program addresses codependency and other coping mechanisms loved ones of those with substance use disorders employ to make things better. […]
Are There Different Types of Eating Disorders?
Eating disorders can be complex to understand, and different people exhibit different eating disorder symptoms. Therefore, gaining more knowledge on eating disorders is crucial to recognizing and managing eating disorder behavior for yourself or a loved one. Sanford Behavioral Health is an excellent resource for finding different types of eating disorder information. We […]
Dieting? A Healthy Approach to Your New Year’s Resolution
Thank you to Susan Shaw and Wood TV 8 for including Sanford Behavioral Health in their “New Me in 2023” series. Susan’s conversation with Lori Kehoe, Program Director at Sanford Comprehensive Treatment for Eating Disorders, about dieting the “eat healthier resolution” was perfectly timed. A couple of weeks into the New Year, folks already […]
The Effects of Eating Disorders on the Whole Body – Limelight Interview
At Sanford Behavioral Health, we are proud of the team we have assembled, with some of the brightest minds in the behavioral health field. At Sanford Comprehensive Treatment for Eating Disorders (SCTED), the interdisciplinary team works to treat the whole person. According to our Limelight interviewee, Amy Boshoven, her “welcoming” teammates have an open-door […]
How a Winter in Michigan Can Help You
We have had a gloomy start to the year in Michigan. The sun shined for five minutes in the first eight days of January 2023. Since then, it has been all grey skies and puddles threatening to turn to black ice. So why, you ask, is this woman writing an article about the health […]
Why Eating Disorder Awareness Is Important
An eating disorder can be difficult to spot but can profoundly affect a person’s physical and mental health. Knowing the types of eating disorders, getting help for yourself or someone you love, and being aware of available resources are essential for ensuring that those affected receive the proper treatment. At Sanford Behavioral Health, […]
Supportive Living – When It’s Not Safe to Go Home
Around recovery meetings, folks always say you need to change people, places, and things to manage an addiction. But what happens if you don’t have the option to change your current situation? If you live at home with parents or siblings who use, for example. It makes long-term recovery look daunting and can keep an […]
5 Mental Health Activities
Mental health activities can help you to reconnect with yourself, build emotional resilience, and reduce stress. Your mental health is just as important to look after as your physical health. That’s why learning activities that help maintain your mental health and well-being are equally important. We understand the importance of mental health and treatment […]
Residential Detox Timeline
Residential detox treatment is an essential step in recovering from substance use. It helps individuals break their physical dependence on drugs or alcohol and start on a path of healing and wellness. The residential detox timeline can vary depending on factors like substance type, addiction severity, and underlying medical issues that may need to […]
