Halloween Aftermath: 5 Ways Parents Can Promote a Healthy Relationship with Food
When Halloween falls on a Friday, it seems like the long weekend is even more laden with cookies, cupcakes, and candy. How you approach sweet or salty treats on holidays and every day can promote a healthy relationship with food. How you respond to the onslaught of what society deems “bad foods” can also miss […]
Looking Forward to Fall with 6 Tips for Managing Seasonal Depression
The long Labor Day weekend is over, marking the official end to summer and the beginning of autumn in Michigan. There is a lot to look forward to – the cooler air, a riot of autumn foliage, and the upcoming holidays. However, for many, melancholy turns to depression as days get shorter and winter is […]
How Do I Quit Kratom Safely?
There is a reason we are getting more calls about how to quit Kratom safely at Sanford Behavioral Health. Kratom addiction tends to sneak up on people because it is marketed as a “safe” and “natural” alternative to painkillers or as an energy boost. It is also readily available over the counter, which can make […]
How Do We Beat the Blues? Sanford’s Collaborative Care Team Gives 21 Tips!
During Mental Health Awareness Month this May, Sanford Behavioral Health had an opportunity to showcase some of our staff members doing what they do best to beat the blues and reset. The Instagram #IGETIT campaign was in coordination with JACK Mental Health Advocacy and Kevin Bacon’s Six Degrees.org to create a community and offer resources […]
Overnight Admissions Calls: A CEO’s Wild Ride
As the CEO of a behavioral health company, I never thought I’d be taking overnight admissions calls again, but it has been awesome! We created 24/7 EZ Admissions because nighttime or weekends can present an opportunity for an individual to seek help that they may talk themselves out of during the daytime or workweek. When […]
Finding Joy – Treating Depression with Dr. Samarth Bhandari
The atmosphere at Sanford West Behavioral Health Campus is welcoming and non-institutional. We designed it that way on purpose. The hallmarks of Sanford, such as original artwork, custom furniture, and an abundance of light, are apparent at Sanford West. Although it is a big, sprawling campus, program areas are strategically divided into more intimate spaces. […]
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 […]
Early Risers & Reduced Risk of Depression
The old saying, “The early bird catches the worm,” underscores the benefits of taking action early in the morning. Motivational speaker Mel Robbins uses the “5-second rule” (counting backward from 5 to 1) to get you out of bed and start the day. She also espouses getting up at 5:00 am with a powerful routine […]
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 […]
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 […]
