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    • Eating Disorders
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      • Anorexia
      • Binge Eating Disorder
      • Bulimia
      • Nutrition Philosophy
    • Mood Disorders
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      • Anxiety
      • Bipolar Disorder
      • Borderline Personality
      • Depression
      • Treatment Resistant Depression
      • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
    • Substance Use Disorders
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      • Alcohol Addiction
      • Heroin Addiction
      • Opioid Addiction
      • Food Addiction
      • Prescription Drug Addiction
      • The Opioid Epidemic
    • Process Addictions
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      • Compulsive Buying
      • Exercise Addiction
      • Sex & Love Addiction
    • PTSD and Trauma
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      • Domestic Abuse
      • Emotional Abuse
      • Sexual Abuse
    • Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Depression
    • Spravato (esketamine)
  • Adult Programs
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    • Residential Level of Care
    • Residential Co-Occurring ED & SUD
    • PHP/Day Treatment Program
    • Intensive Outpatient Program
    • Virtual Evening Intensive Outpatient Program
    • Outpatient Treatment Groups
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    • Intensive Outpatient
    • Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
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    • Our Team
    • Admissions
    • Our Locations
      • Northbrook, IL
        • Outpatient
        • Residential
        • Institute for Eating Disorders and Addiction
      • Naperville, IL
      • Chicago (Lincoln Park)
      • Maryland
    • Integrated Model
    • Our Patients
    • Our Philosophy
      • Our Mission
      • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
      • Gender Inclusion/LGBTQ Resources
      • SunCloud’s drug and alcohol abstinence commitment
      • Treatment Philosophy
      • Our Commitments
    • Our Network
    • Outcome Data
      • Patient Satisfaction Survey
    • Careers
    • Nursing Careers at SunCloud Health
    • Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
  • Treatment
    • Eating Disorders
      • Anorexia
      • Binge Eating Disorder
      • Bulimia
      • Nutrition Philosophy
    • Mood Disorders
      • Anxiety
      • Bipolar Disorder
      • Borderline Personality
      • Depression
      • Treatment Resistant Depression
      • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
    • Substance Use Disorders
      • Alcohol Addiction
      • Heroin Addiction
      • Opioid Addiction
      • Food Addiction
      • Prescription Drug Addiction
      • The Opioid Epidemic
    • Process Addictions
      • Compulsive Buying
      • Exercise Addiction
      • Sex & Love Addiction
    • PTSD and Trauma
      • Domestic Abuse
      • Emotional Abuse
      • Sexual Abuse
    • Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Depression
    • Spravato (esketamine)
  • Adult Programs
    • Residential Level of Care
    • Residential Co-Occurring ED & SUD
    • PHP/Day Treatment Program
    • Intensive Outpatient Program
    • Virtual Evening Intensive Outpatient Program
    • Outpatient Treatment Groups
  • Teen Programs
    • Intensive Outpatient
    • Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
    • Alcohol Treatment
    • Depression Treatment
    • Drug Treatment
    • Eating Disorder Treatment
    • Process Addiction
    • PTSD Treatment
    • Trauma Treatment
  • Resources
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    • Alumni Groups
    • Why Treatment Must Come First
    • News & Events
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    • Blog
  • Professionals
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Live Free Blog by Dr. Kim


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 sharing thoughts, opinions and inspirational stories focused on recovery and the joy of life’s journey.

  • Tuesday, September 19th, 2023

    Shining a Light on Mental Health: Suicide Awareness Month

    September has long been recognized as National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. Many healthcare institutions take this month as an opportunity to spread awareness of the rise in suicide...
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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...
    Read More
  • 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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  • Friday, June 9th, 2023

    School’s Out for Summer

    Guest post by Alexander Chevalier, MD, Medical Director of Adolescent Programming at SunCloud Health As I write this, I reflect upon my gratitude to live in arguably America’s most...
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  • Monday, May 15th, 2023

    The Link Between Excessive Screen Time and Suicide Risk is Growing Among Teenagers, Especially Girls

    The mental health crisis in the U.S. has grown steadily over the past decade, especially among teenagers, forcing many parents and caretakers to wonder if there is a connection...
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  • Thursday, May 4th, 2023

    The Benefits of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy for Persistent Symptoms

    Like the heart, we must remember that the brain is both a chemically and electrically responsive organ.  For years, the best-known practice to adjust electrical signaling in the brain...
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  • Monday, May 1st, 2023

    Research Uncovers Common Genetic Indicators Linked to Substance Abuse Disorders

    Over 46 million people in the US in 2021, aged 12 or older, had at least one substance use disorder with less than 7 percent receiving treatment. In the...
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  • Thursday, March 30th, 2023

    A New Approach: Combined ED and SUD Treatment

    Earlier this year, Chicago-based SunCloud Health opened one of the nation’s only residential treatment centers for people living with both an eating disorder and a substance use disorder.  We’re...
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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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Joint Commission Behavioral Health Care Accreditation.
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The Joint Commission signifies that all people always experience the safest, highest quality, best-value health care across all settings with a devotion to patient safety. The Gold Seal, is a symbol to the community and patients we serve that SunCloud Health has placed an emphasis on quality of care.

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  • About Us
    • Our Team
    • Admissions
    • Our Locations
      • Northbrook, IL
        • Outpatient
        • Residential
        • Institute for Eating Disorders and Addiction
      • Naperville, IL
      • Chicago (Lincoln Park)
      • Maryland
    • Integrated Model
    • Our Patients
    • Our Philosophy
      • Our Mission
      • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
      • Gender Inclusion/LGBTQ Resources
      • SunCloud’s drug and alcohol abstinence commitment
      • Treatment Philosophy
      • Our Commitments
    • Our Network
    • Outcome Data
      • Patient Satisfaction Survey
    • Careers
    • Nursing Careers at SunCloud Health
    • Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
  • Treatment
    • Eating Disorders
      • Anorexia
      • Binge Eating Disorder
      • Bulimia
      • Nutrition Philosophy
    • Mood Disorders
      • Anxiety
      • Bipolar Disorder
      • Borderline Personality
      • Depression
      • Treatment Resistant Depression
      • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
    • Substance Use Disorders
      • Alcohol Addiction
      • Heroin Addiction
      • Opioid Addiction
      • Food Addiction
      • Prescription Drug Addiction
      • The Opioid Epidemic
    • Process Addictions
      • Compulsive Buying
      • Exercise Addiction
      • Sex & Love Addiction
    • PTSD and Trauma
      • Domestic Abuse
      • Emotional Abuse
      • Sexual Abuse
    • Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Depression
    • Spravato (esketamine)
  • Adult Programs
    • Residential Level of Care
    • Residential Co-Occurring ED & SUD
    • PHP/Day Treatment Program
    • Intensive Outpatient Program
    • Virtual Evening Intensive Outpatient Program
    • Outpatient Treatment Groups
  • Teen Programs
    • Intensive Outpatient
    • Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
    • Alcohol Treatment
    • Depression Treatment
    • Drug Treatment
    • Eating Disorder Treatment
    • Process Addiction
    • PTSD Treatment
    • Trauma Treatment
  • Resources
    • Payment & Insurance
    • FAQ’s & Information
    • Family Members & Loved Ones
    • Finding the Right 12-step Meeting
    • Alumni Groups
    • Why Treatment Must Come First
    • News & Events
    • Media
    • Blog
  • Professionals
    • Continuing Education & Professional Development
    • Ask The Expert With Dr. Kim
    • For Payors
    • For Providers and Community
    • For Employers
    • Behavioral Healthcare Today
  • Contact Us
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    Northbrook Locations
    Headquarters/Outpatient Treatment Center
    40 Skokie Blvd, Suite 200
    Northbrook, IL 60062
    Fax: 847-919-6871

    Residential Treatment Centers
    1535 Lake Cook Road
    Suite 300 & 500
    Northbrook, IL 60062

    Chicago Location
    1840 N Clybourn Ave, Suite 520
    Chicago, IL 60614

    Naperville Location
    280 Shuman Blvd., Suite 190
    Naperville, IL 60563

    Maryland Location
    501 N Frederick Ave, Suite 308
    Gaithersburg, MD 20877

     

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  • About Us

    SunCloud Health is an integrated, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization and residential treatment center with locations in Northbrook, Naperville, Chicago (Lincoln Park), and Gaithersburg, MD. Guided by Dr. Kim Dennis, our team provides highly individualized care, long-term support and disease management, for human beings of all genders struggling with alcohol and drug addiction, process addictions, eating disorders, mood disorders, traumas (PTSD), and more.

    Our integrated approach focuses on the unique history and needs of each patient, with special emphasis on helping those who are struggling with more than one (co-occurring) issue. We help our patients work toward sustainable steps, supporting their desire to live free from self-destructive behavior as they embark on a life long journey of recovery.

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