Meet Hilary Fowler, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for Eating Disorders
Hilary Fowler is a dual-board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner (NP) and psychiatric mental health NP. As a provider, she specializes in eating disorders, particularly with adolescents, and focuses on residential and day treatment (PHP) at Sanford Behavioral Health. We sat down with Hilary to discuss her role at Sanford Behavioral Health Campus and how she collaborates […]
Ask Rae: Is My Recovery at Risk When I Help an Addicted Person?
Dear Rae: I have been in recovery for more than ten years, and I recently had a strange experience that makes me wonder if I have put my recovery at risk. One of the tenets of recovery is to help others, and I am a recovery advocate. Over the years, I have been open about […]
Election Anxiety? 10 Tips from the Experts to Outlast the Onslaught!
There is a familiar adage that states, “This too shall pass.” It means both good and bad situations don’t last forever, and one may be tempted to use it when a loved one or colleague says they have election anxiety. After all, the onslaught of slogans and requests for donations will pass. A presidential term […]
The Impact of Addiction on Children Ages 10 and Older
This article is part two of a series on the impact of addiction on children. Part one (ages ten and younger) was published in July. Before reading this article, I recommend reviewing the first article by clicking the link below. In the Sanford Behavioral Health ย Family Program, we address the impact of addiction on children […]
The Collaboration Between Medical and Mental Health Treatment
At Sanford Behavioral Health, we are always looking for new ways to improve the treatment experience for our clients. In a new collaboration with Grand Rapids’ RightCare Clinic, we are streamlining the process for patients who need medical clearance or stabilization before they’re ready to enter treatment for mental health conditions. Our collaboration between medical […]
Chronic Pain and Mental Health – the Disparity in Care
In a new study published in the journal PAIN, researchers determined that those who live with pain are less likely to get help for mental health conditions, something that has been defined in previous studies. They also found that those living with chronic pain have a much higher prevalence of anxiety or depression than their […]
What is the Impact of Addiction on Children?
At Sanford Behavioral Health, we treat adults with substance use disorders (SUDs). Part of client treatment is to educate and create informed support for the significant folks in their lives. Our clients can be young adults with siblings in their primary family, grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, friends, and partners; most have relationships with young children. […]
The Benefits of Virtual and Outpatient Treatment for Mental Health
If you are feeling overwhelmed, it is important to remember that nearly one in five American adults live with a mental health condition, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIH). Shockingly, only half of the people who suffer from mental health disorders receive treatment. Across the country, there is a significant gap in […]
What is a Continuum of Care in Mental Health Treatment?
At Sanford Behavioral Health, we provide comprehensive and personalized treatment for individuals diagnosed with addiction, eating disorders, and mental health conditions. We utilize a “continuum of care,” which means giving support at every level of recovery, from intensive inpatient treatment to virtual therapy. All of our programs are entry points to the recovery continuum of […]
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 […]
