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2024 Journeys Magazine

October 16, 2024
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Skyland Trail released the 2024 issue of Journeys Magazine in October 2024. Journeys shares the stories of client graduates, client families, donors, staff, and other individuals who comprise the Skyland Trail community. This online issue also includes information about new services and advances in the adolescent and adult treatment programs as well as community education…

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Third Annual Skyland Trail 5K Run/Walk Unites Community in Support of Mental Health

October 2, 2024
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ATLANTA – On Saturday, September 14, 2024, Skyland Trail, a nonprofit mental health treatment organization for teens and adults, held its third annual Skyland Trail 5K Run/Walk. About 200 individuals gathered at the J. Rex Fuqua Campus to show their support for mental health treatment, including former clients and families, students, and corporate teams. The…

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Remembering Jenny Pruitt

October 1, 2024
Jenny Pruitt

The Skyland Trail community mourns the loss of Jenny Pruitt. Pruitt passed away in September 2024 at the age of 85 after a battle with cancer. Pruitt was a long-time supporter of Skyland Trail. She was involved in the Skyland Trail Associates, sponsoring the annual Associates Spring Luncheon nearly annually since 2009. She also provided…

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Skyland Trail Participating in Three Research Studies

September 22, 2024
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A hallmark of the Skyland Trail treatment program is individualized, evidence-based care. Each person experiences mental health disorders differently. And treatments that are effective for some are less effective for others. More research is needed to help identify the best treatments for individuals based on biological and environmental factors. Skyland Trail is currently participating in…

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Skyland Trail Welcomes Justin Ayankola, MD, as New Medical Director of Adult Services

September 17, 2024

ATLANTA, GA – Skyland Trail, a nationally recognized nonprofit mental health treatment organization, is pleased to announce the appointment of Justin Ayankola, MD, as the new Medical Director of Adult Services. With extensive experience in adult and child psychiatry, Dr. Ayankola brings a distinguished background in psychiatric care and leadership from leading institutions nationwide. As Medical…

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Publications

Journeys Magazine 2024

Read client stories, meet our donors, and learn more about the Skyland Trail community.

Annual Report 2023

Discover how philanthropic support from the community helps our mental health programs grow and our clients thrive.