Sometimes, when a person has a particular mental health diagnosis, it is difficult for them to explain the experience to others, even family or friends. Anxiety can be one of these conditions that is difficult to explain, especially in the moment when someone is struggling. At Cottonwood in Tucson, Arizona, we offer treatment for people...Read More

Our brains are wired to protect us. For our ancestors, the fight-or-flight response was essential for surviving life-threatening dangers. Today, that same survival instinct still kicks in—but instead of protecting us from predators, it can be triggered by stress, anxiety, or overwhelming emotions, often at moments when we need to stay calm and present. For...Read More

A person who is struggling with their mental health won’t be able to heal themselves completely in an hour, but there are numerous things a person can do in an hour or less that can support their mental health. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we think it’s important for people to realize that the investments...Read More

If someone you loved was experiencing tremors, hallucinations, a rapid heart rate, and seizures, you would probably take them to the nearest emergency room. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we think that people who experience these symptoms due to detoxing from alcohol or other drugs should also receive medical care, which is why we offer...Read More

Your recovery from a behavioral health condition is not something you need to view with shame. It is, however, a personal journey, and you are not required to share it with anyone. You are allowed to decide that your story is not your boss’s business or that they have not been the sort of boss...Read More

When people learn that you are in recovery from mental illness or addiction, they might have a lot of questions. How you choose to respond is entirely up to you, but at Cottonwood in Tucson, Arizona, we want to give you some ideas about ways you could choose to manage such questions. There are different...Read More

It’s sometimes difficult for adults to wrap their heads around addiction and mental illness, so how can a parent explain these topics to their children in a way that is accurate and age-appropriate? At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we want to provide you with the tools to help your child to understand behavioral health.  ...Read More

Self-care has become a bit of a buzzword over the years. Social media is saturated with influencers posting about luxury vacations, spa treatments, and shopping sprees, but self-care stretches far beyond what the Kardashians of the world might tell you. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we promote a wide spectrum of self-care behaviors to our...Read More

October is ADHD Awareness and Empowerment Month, so there is no better time to increase your understanding of this very common condition. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we treat a number of behavioral health disorders that can co-occur with ADHD, so it is good for our patients and their loved ones to understand how it...Read More

In many ways, a journal is a letter to your future self. It is also a way to process the feelings you’re having today and a tool to measure change. A journal can be a big part of a person’s recovery process. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we encourage our patients to develop a wide...Read More