This is a serious question, and the answer isn’t quite as simple as “yes” or “no.” However, the medical community is intrigued by the concept that with the right information and action, we might have the ability to lessen the impact of mental and emotional disorders and foster better health management for life. Are Disorders...Read More

Whenever we feel something other than joy and positivity all the time, this doesn’t mean we have a mental health problem. However, recognizing the signs of good mental health is important, as this provides a gauge for when and if more serious issues arise, such as anxiety, depression, and complicated grief. What Does Good Mental...Read More

The healing power of music isn’t an overused phrase—there are many scientific studies that reinforce how music boosts your mood, stimulates the brain’s reward center, and provides comfort. More than simply streaming your favorite song, music therapy provides a structured but restorative approach to trauma recovery. Understanding Music Therapy for Trauma Professional music therapy interventions...Read More

In an April 2023 interview with People magazine, filmmaker and actor Kevin Smith said that in early 2022, he “awoke in terror, convinced he was losing his mind.” He then checked into a treatment center for 30 days, going through intense therapy to process various childhood traumas. Smith isn’t the only celebrity to bravely open...Read More

Many people struggle with body dysmorphia, which the Cleveland Clinic defines as “a mental health condition that disrupts how you see and feel about your own body and appearance.” Unfortunately, this condition is a common symptom among people struggling with eating disorders, although it’s not technically considered in that category. It’s also a problem for...Read More

Notable author and vagabond Mark Twain once said, “20 years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” But did you...Read More

We all get a little blue or sad sometimes. But what’s the difference between those emotions and a mood disorder such as depression? The type of symptoms, their intensity, and duration, among other factors. Let’s take a closer look at feeling blue, sad, or depressed and when to seek professional help.  Am I Blue? Some...Read More

America’s veterans have carried the weight of the War on Terror on their shoulders for more than two decades now. Providing the best possible mental health treatment for veterans is a mission we take very seriously at Cottonwood Tucson. In this article, we will discuss some of the unique mental health challenges veterans face and...Read More

Trauma affects the brain in many ways, perhaps the most important longer term effect is the creation of triggers and associations towards other stimuli in life that cause a person to unnecessarily experience a fight or flight response. Trauma is an integral part of the human experience. Every one of us has experienced trauma in...Read More

Therapy for trauma can help enable breakthroughs in trauma recovery. EMDR, CBT, DBT, and somatic experiencing are some of the main treatment modalities that are in use today. Unresolved trauma can manifest in a person’s life in a myriad of different ways. Two different people can have very different responses to similar trauma in fact....Read More