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.
Probably the biggest thing that keeps people from going to doctors—all types of doctors—is fear of what they’ll find out. If we know something’s not
The guidance has been met with a lot of backlash—and rightfully so. Here’s the latest. On January 9th of this year, the American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP) published their
Dr. Kim was a guest on the January 16th, 2023 episode of The Philip DeFranco Show, where she and other experts discuss body image and
As a physician, I took an oath to first do no harm. That’s my first order of business. My second order of business is to
Systemic disparities in access and treatment are causing needless deaths in communities of color. It’s time we made things right. The data on addiction treatment makes three
Unfortunately, it’s impossible to live in America and not be bombarded with messages about the new diet fad that promises to give you the security
New services include a specialty residential center specifically for people with co-occurring eating disorders and addiction. This service is lacking locally and nationally in the
Seasonal depression is real, it may be happening to you now, and it’s treatable. Despite seasonal depression being officially recognized by the American Psychiatric Association
It’s time for clarity on this misunderstood eating disorder. A condition first identified in the 1990s, orthorexia nervosa profoundly disrupts the lives of men and
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.
The best decision of my life. I have never had more gratitude and love for a place in my life. I was a outpatient here for about 3 and half months this past year. I learned skills for coping, self-compassion, emotional regulation, and self-care that I use on a regular basis. The treatment I received created a foundation for me that I never had before, and it has helped and taught me to do what is best for me. Having both the group and individual therapy helped teach me a lot of important communication skills when it came to my emotions and shame.
I have overcome so much because of this program, and I continue to grow because of everything I experienced and learned here. If you are wondering if this is the right place for you just know that in most cases it is. If you’re ready to work hard and become the person you need in your life then you are going to love SunCloud Health. Or in other cases if you need help and support to do the work SunCloud Health is there for you. It isn’t easy but it’s beyond worth it. You will meet many amazing people here both staff and other patients that will help guide on your path of recovery. It is a magical place and I am forever grateful for my experience here!
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Unlike hip replacements or cataract surgery, treating mental health conditions can be open-ended – and assessing outcomes subjective. But now there is a push to develop standards and enable mental...
Below is a note from Andrea Grubb Barthwell, MD, on why SunCloud Health may be the right choice for you. Dr. Barthwell formerly served as Deputy Director for Demand Reduction...
Channel Health interviews Kimberly Dennis, MD, for anyone interested in learning why and how we treat eating disorders, substance use disorders, mood disorders and related trauma at the same time...
Dr. Kim and Molly explore why there’s no one solution for everyone and why self-judgment simply isn’t helpful. It’s a rare interview with Dr. Kim discussing the SunCloud Health treatment...
60 Minutes+ interviews SunCloud Health’s Eleanor Annan, MD on the effects of benzo withdrawal. “I’ve never had the experience of an easy benzo taper,” says Dr. Annan about weaning patients...
Built into the DNA of SunCloud Health is a strong commitment to playing an integral role in the shift away from fee for service (quantity) and toward a clinical care...
Those of us who have watched our kids struggle with mental health and addiction issues know just how awful this can be. Helplessly watching our kids in pain as they...
Co-written by Kim Dennis, MD, CEDS and Shale Marks, LCSW, CADC There is longstanding debate in the eating disorder field about whether the use of an addiction model and encouraging...
The last seven days have been unusually discouraging as an executive in the field of treating diseases that have killed several in my family and nearly destroyed my own life...
Guest Blog Cancel culture is rife throughout our country today. Essentially, this is a contemporary form of ostracism, in which someone is eliminated socially or professionally, typically online, on social...
In Illinois there is a hotly contested bill in front of the Illinois legislature called, “HB3498”. Once heard this debate will focus on whether or not, and if so how...
Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) blew into the public consciousness in the 1960s. Despite the drug’s negative consequences, “dropping acid” became commonplace in the young, hippy, flower-power generation. Eventually it went...
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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