When treating a patient who is experiencing mental health concerns, it is important to understand and support all of the various aspects of their being. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we recognize that gender identity can have a huge influence on how our clients view mental health and which interventions are most likely to meet...Read More

When you think of someone with an eating disorder, does a specific image come to mind—perhaps a young, thin woman? If so, you’re not alone. Many people carry unconscious biases about who struggles with eating disorders, often overlooking the reality that these conditions affect people of all genders, ages, and body types. That’s why the...Read More

May is National Foster Care Month, a time to bring awareness to the experiences of young people in foster care and the adults who have previously lived in the child welfare system. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we provide treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. People who have lived in foster care are...Read More

If you have never attended a 12-Step group, you might have limited knowledge of what they do and how they work. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we treat a number of conditions for which 12-Step groups exist to offer support. We provide education about these groups to our patients because these groups have been found...Read More

The first Friday of June is designated as National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Firearms kill nearly 50,000 people in America every year. Although homicides are often more high-profile, guns are the leading method of suicide in our country. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we want to help people stay safe during times of crisis by...Read More

Spirituality is the aspect of ourselves that extends beyond our physical body and includes our purpose and our nature. For some people, this may be an aspect of their religious beliefs, but the two are not the same for everyone. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we promote behavioral health through whole-person care, which includes spiritual...Read More

April is Stress Awareness Month. Stress isn’t always a bad thing, but when we have too much of it or we don’t know how to manage our stress, it can become overwhelming and take a toll on our mental health. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we offer holistic care that includes stress management techniques. Where...Read More

When we work out, our brain releases endorphins and dopamine, which are “feel-good” chemicals. Those same neurotransmitters are released during drug use, as well as other experiences our brain interprets as pleasurable. For this reason, exercise is often recommended to support recovery from mental illness and substance use disorders. Exercise is good for your mind...Read More

It is not uncommon for people who are struggling with their mental health to intentionally inflict physical harm on themselves. March is Self-Harm Awareness Month, so now is a good time to learn more about why people do this and how you can help them. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we treat behavioral health disorders...Read More

Many people who are diagnosed with behavioral health conditions also have a co-occurring eating disorder. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we treat secondary eating disorders as part of our overall behavioral health program. Our eating disorder therapists, registered dieticians, and medical team work together with the rest of our staff, to address the root causes...Read More