Better Life Blog

Secret Codes on Social Media

Posted on: September 8, 2020 | Julia Hood, Ph.D., BCBA, NCSP

Many have claimed that Generation Z (Gen Z) is the most at-risk generation for mental illness as studies have shown a link between social media and poor mental and emotional heal...

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Resiliency Mindset

Posted on: August 27, 2020 | Julie Rael, LCSW, CCO Valley Behavioral Health

Our team has been working non-stop since March to support our employee’s psychological resiliency. Many in our society are experiencing crisis fatigue, and we must empower ou...

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Opioid Addiction and Withdrawal

Posted on: | Dr. Todd Thatcher, DO, CMO

The opioid crisis has touched all facets of American society, destroying millions of families and causing approximately 128 overdose deaths each day, according to the National Inst...

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Inpatient vs Outpatient Treatment: What’s the Difference?

Posted on: August 17, 2020 | Julie Rael, LCSW, CCO Valley Behavioral Health

While nearly 21 million people in the United States suffer from at least one addiction, only around 10 percent get the treatment they need. Sadly, this results in thousands of deat...

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How Valley Addresses Social Determinants of Health

Posted on: August 11, 2020 | Julie Rael, LCSW, CCO Valley Behavioral Health

Our patient’s social determinants of health (SDoH) is an equally essential element to consider along with care coordination. According to the World Health Organization, unmet...

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Looking for Answers? Don’t Read This.

Posted on: July 17, 2020 | Gary Larcenaire, CEO Valley Behavioral Health

Covid-19 has taken the world by storm. As I sit here and think of what I could say, I find myself at a loss to come up with something that adequately addresses the twisted circ...

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