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.
When people seek mental health, addiction, or eating disorder treatment, they often feel vulnerable, uncertain, and overwhelmed. Too many have experienced care that felt rigid,
Completing a Residential Program, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), or Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at SunCloud Health is a meaningful milestone, but it is not the
For today’s adolescents, social media is nearly impossible to avoid. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat dominate the way teens communicate, spend their free time,
Starting therapy is a brave and meaningful step. For many people, the idea of reaching out for help brings both hope and uncertainty. You may
When someone is struggling with their mental health, receiving the wrong diagnosis—or no diagnosis at all—can lead to years of unnecessary suffering. Misdiagnosis can delay
By Kelsey Fontano, LCPC, CADC – Site Director, SunCloud Health Naperville Trauma can arrive suddenly—a phone call that changes everything, a frightening event that shatters
On paper, they seem like they have it all together—good grades, involvement in extracurriculars, leadership roles, glowing college prospects. But behind the academic excellence and
When a person is struggling with both an eating disorder and a substance use disorder, treatment becomes significantly more complex—and more critical. These conditions frequently
By Kelsey Fontano, LCPC, CADC – Sire Director, SunCloud Health, Naperville Q: What makes outpatient treatment—like PHP and IOP—a valuable option for adults struggling with
