Clocking in for work does not magically pause any mental health symptoms you might experience. How can you manage your mental health at work? What can your manager do to support you? At Cottonwood in Tucson, Arizona, we would like to help you find answers to these questions that work for your specific concerns.  ...Read More

When we are in the midst of a stressful situation, humans have a survival mechanism that has been handed down by generations of our ancestors. This involuntary internal response can be helpful when it is only activated at the right times, but if we are chronically on alert, that can cause a lot of problems....Read More

Many people who have experienced addiction and mental health concerns have learned to see themselves through very harsh and unforgiving eyes. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we teach our patients how to be kind to themselves as they heal and recover from behavioral health concerns.    Developing Self-Compassion and Extending Yourself Grace It can feel...Read More

Do you know what to do if someone tells you they are thinking about ending their life? One of the goals of Suicide Prevention Month is to teach people how to keep someone safe who is contemplating suicide. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we want you to have this important knowledge.   What You Can...Read More

The right medication and therapy are powerful tools for mental health, but that doesn’t mean that other interventions are unimportant. One of the best things you can do, aside from taking your meds and showing up for your appointments, is to get outside. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we encourage our patients to spend some...Read More

The amount of sleep you get and the quality of your sleep have a huge impact on your mental and physical health. What can you do to ensure that you’re getting enough truly restful sleep? At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we want to help answer that question. Sleep matters, and chronic sleep loss is linked...Read More

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