Handling approximately 240 million calls in the Unites States each year, emergency 911 Dispatchers, serve as the bridge between the public and other first responders. These vital 95,000+ Dispatchers are often the initial contact of someone in need of help, thus truly engaging them as literal first responders to many intense emergency situations. Amongst other…
The average age of a person facing a gaming addiction is 35 years old, this may come as a surprise to some but is a reality to many. At this age, many of those who spend an excessive amount of time on gaming still have jobs, spouses, even kids, and these too often take a…
5 Easy Ideas For Mental Health Self-Care In The New Year Of course most of us are all too familiar with the standard pressures of New Year’s Resolutions. Thankfully many people have come to realize that setting themselves up for unachievable goals is not the best way to start out a new year. With another…
How do I speak to a loved one about depression and anxiety? I’m Dr. Maryann Rosenthal, Executive Director of Recovery Ways. One out of three adults will be diagnosed with a mental illness. So, what that means for us is it is likely that we will have a friend, family member, or a loved one…
– We are delighted to announce that Dr. Maryann Rosenthal has accepted the position of Executive Director of Recovery Ways Utah. Dr. Rosenthal was previously the Chief Clinical and Compliance Officer and will continue in her role of Chief Compliance Officer. Dr. Rosenthal was one of the founding members of the 2010 Recovery Ways leadership team, where…
How Does EMDR Work? Before we delve into EMDR, what it is and what it does, let’s first talk about trauma and what occurs in our brain when we experience it. This will help us understand EMDR better. Our brains have a natural way to recover from traumatic memories and events. In this process, different…
Study Finds Suicidal Ideation Nearly Doubled As Result Of Pandemic When you are struggling with substance misuse or addiction, you are likely at an increased risk of suicide. In scientific surveys, people who struggle with addiction report more feelings of deep depression and suicidal ideation than those suffering from mental health issues alone. Turning to…
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Additionally, on September 10th, World Suicide Prevention Day, the globe unites to remember those affected by suicide and to focus on directing treatment to those who need it most. The entire month is dedicated to making a difference, raising awareness, and extending help and resources to those in crisis.…
Balancing Homework and Kids Mental Health In an article released on USA Today, our very own Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, Psychologist and CEO of Omega Recovery (Part of Recovery Ways Family of Programs), weighed in with valuable insights into the discussion surrounding kids mental health and homework. Below are some of his excerpts from the article:…
Trauma Recovery for First Responders and Military Personnel First responders and military personnel are some of the modern day heroes who choose to run towards emergency situations while everyone else is running away. They sacrifice, train, then dedicate and risk their lives to handling some of the most intense situations possible. It is no wonder…
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