Brattleboro Retreat

In this article, Brattleboro Retreat's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Karl Jeffries shares his take on the youth #mentalhealth crisis and how the Retreat is committed to being part of the solution. lnkd.in/evGCN8WS

#Vermont tops CNBC's list of "Best American States to Live and Work in 2023." The annual study gave Vermont an A+ in Life, Health, and Inclusion. cnbc.com/2023/07/14/the…

As we bask in the sun and take in the beauty around us, it's the perfect day to celebrate #InternationalSelfCareDay, especially as parts of #Vermont continue to recover from catastrophic #flooding. #mentalhealth

Between July 1st and July 16th, the 988 Lifeline in Vermont received 378 calls. Department of #MentalHealth Commissioner Emily Hawes is urging #flood victims to prioritize their emotional well-being during these challenging times. lnkd.in/emYDRKn9

It is estimated that only 39% of Black or African American adults, 25% of Asian adults, and 36% of Hispanic/Latino adults with any mental illness were treated, compared to 52% of non-Hispanic white adults. #mentalhealth #MinorityMentalHealthMonth minorityhealth.hhs.gov/minority-menta…

The state has compiled a comprehensive list of the resources available to Vermonters as we recover from #flooding, including the following emergency numbers: -911 for emergencies -211 for emergency shelter -988 for mental health support lnkd.in/eBtbzAX2 #vermontstrong

Results of the 2021 @healthvermont Youth Risk Behavior survey show a third of VT students reported their #mentalhealth was not good at least most of the time, 30% used vapes every day, and a quarter of students used alcohol in the past 30 days. Survey: lnkd.in/dJua2Yhz

Flexible thinking is the ability to see things differently, change course, and be open to new ideas or experiences. How can we balance the structure and rules that are so important for kids with developing cognitive flexibility? manchesterjournal.com/health/brattle…

We want to remind everyone to be mindful and considerate of those who may be affected by fireworks this 4th of July. The @VA_PTSD_Info shares tips for dealing with fireworks and how friends and family can support those living with #PTSD in this article: ptsd.va.gov/understand/wha…

@SenSanders was in Brattleboro this week to announce a federal investment to expand primary #healthcare in our region. We're proud to collaborate with other agencies to explore ways to improve access to care in our community. reformer.com/local-news/san…

During this final week of #Pride Month, a new survey by The @TrevorProject of 28,000 #LGBTQ+ young people finds the majority experienced poor #mentalhealth symptoms in the past year. thetrevorproject.org/survey-2023/?f…

Get to know our Anna Hunt Marsh Award recipient—Mason Sauter, Hinsdale High School Class of 2023 valedictorian and future @dartmouth College student! #healthcare #mentalhealth youtube.com/watch?v=xybtMb…

Are you a good #listener? Brattleboro Retreat Dr. Geoff Kane tells us what really makes a great listener and how to be a better one. #mentalhealth reformer.com/health/brattle…

About 25% of people who gave birth in 2020 reported depression, anxiety, or other #mentalhealth issues during their #pregnancy or after their child was born, according to a report from the VT Dept. of Health. vtdigger.org/2023/06/18/a-q…

This #Juneteenth, we encourage conversations about the importance of #mentalhealth within the context of racial equality. We've made the following commitments to #diversity to address and dismantle mental health disparities: brattlebororetreat.org/sites/default/…

Congratulations to this year's Anna Hunt Marsh Scholarship recipient, Mason Sauter! Sauter has served as a junior firefighter with the Hinsdale Fire Department and an EMS apprentice with Rescue Inc. in Brattleboro. He is headed to medical school in the fall. Good luck, Mason!

Brattleboro Retreat Dr. Lance Thigpen calls the FDA-approved nasal spray, “probably the biggest step forward since the introduction of Prozac in the mid-’80s.” #esketamine #depression #treatmentresistantdepression sentinelsource.com/healthlab/eske…

"I had no idea what those programs were or where to find them. I started doing some research and there it was, right here in Brattleboro at the Retreat.” Learn more about our online intensive group therapy programs: reformer.com/local-news/big… #mentalhealth #grouptherapy

New data from the @CDCgov shows that in 2021, 14.9% of children ages 5 to 17 had received treatment for their mental health, including 8.2% who had taken medications and 11.5% who received counseling or therapy from a #mentalhealth professional. cnn.com/2023/06/12/hea…

June is National #PTSDAwarenessMonth. The Brattleboro Retreat offers specialized treatment for healthcare workers and first responders who struggle with #PTSD, depression, anxiety, or stress as a consequence of their jobs. Learn more: brattlebororetreat.org/hpp