Live Free by Kim Dennis, MD, CEDS

SunCloud Health is guided by our co-founder, Dr. Kim Dennis, MD, a national thought leader on eating disorders, mood disorders, traumas, and co-occurring disorders that require a dual diagnosis and treatment plan. This blog is dedicated to her sharing thoughts, opinions, and inspirational stories focused on recovery and the joy of life’s journey.

Our staff are also invited to share their own insights within their fields of expertise, as noted by our guest blogs featured throughout the year on a range of topics dedicated to mental health care.

Monday, November 27th, 2023

Combatting Myths in a Food-Centered Celebratory Season

A guest post by Sydney Barrera, RD, LDN, and SunCloud Health’s Director of Nutritional Services Many of our American holidays this time of the year are centered around food,...
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Tuesday, November 21st, 2023

Unlimited Expansion: The Spirit of the Holiday

By Kim Dennis, MD I like using Thanksgiving as a season to intentionally practice gratitude, a practice that we may embrace right now and then continue to develop a...
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Friday, November 17th, 2023

Effectively Managing Adolescent Stress During the Holiday Season

The holidays are a time of joy and delight, yet they can often simultaneously be a stressful time due to normal daily routines and life schedules being disrupted throughout...
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Wednesday, October 25th, 2023

The Power of Prevention: Reducing Depression in Adolescents through Bullying

A guest post by Dr. Alex Chevalier, Medical Director of SunCloud Health’s Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Programs. October is recognized as both National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month...
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Thursday, September 28th, 2023

How to Help Teenagers Refusing to Seek Mental Health Treatment

This is a guest post on the subject of teenagers refusing mental health treatment. It’s no secret that with the rise in social media use, overall screen time, and...
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Tuesday, September 19th, 2023

Shining a Light on Mental Health: Suicide Awareness Month

This is a guest post on the subject of suicide prevention and National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. September has long been recognized as National Suicide Prevention and Awareness...
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Thursday, July 27th, 2023

Navigating Cannabis Use and Adolescent Mental Health: A Guide for Parents and Providers

Guest post by Alexander Chevalier, MD, Medical Director of Adolescent Programming at SunCloud Health The topic of cannabis use and its impact on adolescent mental health is an important...
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Friday, July 7th, 2023

Unraveling the Genetic Ties: Cannabis Use and Psychiatric Disorders

Cannabis is the most prevalently used federally illegal drug in the U.S, with roughly 18% of the population, equivalent to about 48.2 million people, reporting its usage, according the...
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Thursday, July 6th, 2023

Toxic Body Positivity

A guest post by Sydney Barrera, RD, LDN and Rachel Goodwin, MA, LPC, LCPC As clinicians treating people suffering from eating disorders, we frequently discuss body image. When we...
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Tuesday, June 20th, 2023

Pride Month: Embracing Diversity in Mental Health Treatment

As we celebrate Pride Month each June, we’re reminded of the vibrant diversity that enriches our society. However, the celebrations also underscore the need for sensitive and inclusive mental...
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Explaining SunCloud’s Integrated Model Why is an integrated treatment model
essential to successfully treating patients?

Dr. Kim Dennis, Co-Founder and Medical Director at SunCloud Health, discusses the vital role the integrated model (that she is pioneering at SunCloud Health) plays in the success of treating patients with co-occurring disorders and underlying trauma. How does SunCloud create an authentic culture of patient support?

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Explaining SunCloud’s Integrated Model Why is an integrated treatment model essential to successfully treating patients?

Accreditations, Certifications & Licensing

We are here for you.

Explaining SunCloud’s Integrated Model Why is an integrated treatment model
essential to successfully treating patients?