Disturbing Events Recently in the News
April 19, 2023
If you pay attention to national news, undoubtedly you saw that last week included a few very disturbing events. The Louisville shooting is yet another
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.
If you pay attention to national news, undoubtedly you saw that last week included a few very disturbing events. The Louisville shooting is yet another
Dr Kim’s brief speech at the 2023 NEDA Walk. Dr. Kim shares her compelling life story and journey of recovery as part of a kick
This event has occurred. Click here to view the presentation on-demand. Dr. Nicole Avena is an Associate Professor of Neuroscience at Mount Sinai School of
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
It’s time to leave the small-minded stigma behind. It’s time to get better. Eating disorders among males are still too little understood, little studied, little
Consider two recent events, seemingly unrelated, but in fact very much related. The first was personal—at least that’s how I took it. It happened last
2023 has been a busy year for SunCloud Health in terms of exposure and interviews with the media. Topics have ranged from Dr. Dennis providing
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
Awareness of these conditions in communities of color has come a long way—and frankly there’s a long way still to go to achieve health equity. Here’s the latest. To
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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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