Amidst the twinkling lights and nostalgic tunes, Stephen found himself engulfed in a suffocating darkness that no amount of holiday cheer could penetrate. For him, the holidays weren’t a season of joy, but a reminder of the weight of his mental health struggles and the turmoil it creates. As he watched others revel in the
In the 2003 holiday movie classic, “Elf,” the main character, Buddy, shares a particular fondness for the holiday season, “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!” No matter what traditions you celebrate this winter, not everyone shares Buddy’s enthusiasm for this season. While the holidays can be a time of celebration and joy for many, it also can be a period of stress, sadness, and loneliness for others—and sometimes can be particularly difficult for people living with mental health and substance use conditions.
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of stress, negativity, and challenges. In such…
In this episode, we continue our conversation with Karen, Wendy, Cindy and Dawn together and hear more from the group about secrecy and its long-lasting impact.
Grief and loss are universal experiences that can touch the lives of every individual at some point on their life journey. Coping with…
On November 16, we observe National Rural Health Day, a time to recognize the approximate 65 million people, or one in five Americans, living in rural America and the potential barriers to healthcare they might face.
Over 582,000 individuals across the country were experiencing homelessness on a single night in 2022. The Point-in-Time (PIT) census is a count of sheltered and unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness on a single night in January. The PIT count is valuable in quantifying homelessness, identifying year-over-year trends, and supporting policy development.
Donate new, unwrapped toys to any Elite DNA office between November 13 – December 8, 2023 Elite DNA Behavioral Health is accepting new, unwrapped toys for underprivileged children at all 31 of its offices. All toys will be provided to Toys for Tots to distribute to children in our communities. We invite you to help
Veterans Day is a time to honor those who have served in our nation’s military. Veterans have unique experiences that are part of the collective culture of military service. Service members are trained to prioritize accomplishing a mission first. In or out of uniform, some former service members might not feel comfortable and safe prioritizing their behavioral health and reaching out for support.
In this episode we meet Cindy Stewart and Dawn Tracz, who are both adoptees. Cindy and Dawn share their experiences of secrecy in their adoption stories.
