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

Rarely do we get the opportunity to set the world to “pause” and simply be. But through practices such as mindfulness and quiet contemplation, we learn to make time for deliberate stillness and reap the benefits. Sometimes, the hush of winter grants permission to take the time to explore our inner selves.  Why Is Mindfulness...Read More

Pornography addiction is the compulsion to look at sexually explicit materials, even to the point where it can interfere with school, work, relationships, and other parts of a person’s life. In the past, acquiring pornography required a person to leave their home and pay money to obtain explicit materials. Sometimes, the potential risk of embarrassment...Read More

November is National Adoption Month, a time when many families finalize adoptions and communities frequently hold events to raise awareness about the need for adoptive families. Adoption is a beautiful way for a family to expand and for a child to find permanency and stability. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we encourage parents to take...Read More

During and following their service to our nation, members of the armed forces experience things that are unique to being in the military and that can take a significant toll on their well-being, leading to mental illness and addiction in some cases. At Cottonwood in Tucson, Arizona, we are proud to partner with PsychArmor and...Read More