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Neurodiversity and Mental Health: ADHD

May 20, 2024

ADHD symptoms often overlap with other mental health disorders. Learn more about how to diagnose and treatment individuals with co-occurring ADHD.

Honor the Journey

May 3, 2024

By Allison, Skyland Trail adult client, read at Arts in the Garden 2024 Honor the journey There is In every story: A hero And a villain A beginning And an end And the story follows the hero Along their journey Doing whatever it is That they do And there is seldom judgement Of how heroic…

Community Highlight: Clifton Hughes Celebrates 20 Years with Skyland Trail

April 18, 2024

Clifton Hughes has worked with Skyland Trail’s Horticultural team for 20 years. He has left an incredible impact on the campuses and people he interacts with.

Embracing Nature: My Journey as a Horticultural Therapist

April 15, 2024

Learn more about Horticultural therapist at Skyland Trail, Marisol Clark.

The Power of Intuitive Eating for Holistic Wellness

April 9, 2024

Learn about the complex intersection of mental health and nutrition.

Staff Highlight: Kyuanté Jenkins

February 22, 2024

Learn about Kyuante Jenkins, CBT Recovery Community Assistant Director at Skyland Trail.

How Skyland Trail Addresses Trauma

January 16, 2024

The model of care practiced at the Skyland Trail adult and adolescent treatment programs is “trauma-informed.” By helping trauma survivors first address symptoms of depression, anxiety, or borderline personality disorder, trauma-informed psychiatric treatment allows patients to develop insight and adopt healthy coping skills to handle difficult emotions before beginning the challenging work of processing their specific trauma.

Staff Highlight: Steve Morris

December 21, 2023

Read to learn more about Steve Morris, Senior Healthcare Recruiter at Skyland Trail.

10 Common Types of Cognitive Distortions

November 15, 2023

Learn about common cognitive distortions that lead to unhealthy thought patterns and influence moods and behaviors in harmful ways.

Navigating the Path of Recovery: Empathy, Education, and Collaboration

September 18, 2023

Hear from our Assistant Director of the Dual Diagnosis program, Sarah Overton, LCSW, on the complex intersection of mental health and substance use.