Body dysmorphia is a debilitating preoccupation with perceived flaws in a person’s own physical appearance. People who experience it become extremely self-conscious and distressed by excessive, repetitive, negative thoughts about their face or body. They are often convinced that others see and judge them for things that may not be obvious or even real to...Read More

Addiction causes a lot of harm to a person’s mind and body, and while they may feel somewhat better after detox, it can take a while for the brain and body to fully bounce back. Sobriety is an important step toward healing this damage, but additional steps can enhance progress.  One of these steps is...Read More

Mood disorders are a category of mental health diagnoses that includes depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and bipolar disorder. Over 40 million Americans experience one or more of these conditions, which we treat at Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona. Mood disorders are far more common than most people think, and failing to recognize the signs can...Read More

If you aren’t used to setting boundaries, it can feel very uncomfortable. Unfortunately, the people you need strong boundaries for are also the ones who are most likely to push back. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we help our patients to practice setting and enforcing healthy boundaries with people in their lives as a way...Read More

When you hear someone talking about pink clouds, you might envision cotton candy, unicorns, rainbows, and other blissfully happy concepts. In the recovery community, however, pink clouds can be a red flag. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we treat people who have struggled with addiction, and we know that sometimes too much of a good...Read More

We are quickly approaching the season of giving. The greatest gift a person in recovery can give themselves at this time of year is a solid plan for staying sober and mentally healthy. Despite being “the most wonderful time of the year,” the holiday season can also be very challenging for people who have faced...Read More

The Saturday before Thanksgiving is designated as International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day (also known as Survivor’s Day) each year. It is estimated that 49,000 Americans and 700,000 people worldwide end their own lives each year, and this day is set aside to remember them, bring awareness to suicide loss, and offer support to the...Read More

Sometimes, a couple of hours of therapy and groups per week is not enough help for a person who is struggling with their mental health or addiction, but they also do not need around-the-clock care. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, our accredited treatment center offers two additional levels of care that fall between standard outpatient...Read More

Anyone can develop an addiction, regardless of their background. Veterans are at especially high risk, as a result of stressful deployments, injuries, and trauma, as well as potential difficulty adjusting to civilian life following discharge. On top of that, many Veterans have faced financial struggles, extended time away from loved ones, and loss of military...Read More

Numerous therapeutic approaches are used to treat co-occurring substance abuse and mental health diagnoses. At Cottonwood Tucson, in Arizona, we aim to educate our guests about the various options available to support their recovery. One such option is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR was developed to treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and...Read More