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
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
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
February is Black History Month. Anyone can struggle with mental illness, regardless of age, gender, race, or other demographic features, so mental illness is not unique to people of color. Unfortunately, there are a lot of barriers that still exist, for black people who are struggling with mental health concerns. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona,...Read More
Often, people who experience mental illness are not diagnosed and do not receive treatment for years after their symptoms begin. This may be partially due to the fact that they and their loved ones do not recognize the early signs of an emerging mental health disorder. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we offer outpatient and...Read More
Often, people who experience mental illness are not diagnosed and do not receive treatment for years after their symptoms begin. This may be partially due to the fact that they and their loved ones do not recognize the early signs of an emerging mental health disorder. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we offer outpatient and...Read More
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
