Cynthia, mother of an adult program graduate, shared her family story in the 2023 issue of Journeys Magazine How would you describe your daughter before treatment? My daughter has been creatively inclined and interested in visual arts for as long as I can remember. As a young child through middle school, I described her as…
I got (to Skyland Trail) after a pretty extensive hospital stay. I was not looking forward to doing anything or being here at all. And that actually changed quite quickly because of the people that I met here, the staff that’s here, and also the groups. Before I didn’t have any sort of goals or…
One of the things that a lot of people ask is, “What led you to Skyland Trail?” It’s never as simple as one thing. It could be trauma from childhood that came into adulthood, substance abuse, or this warped idea of how I needed to be strong. And to be strong I had to take…
Skyland Trail can help both your family and loved one manage the journey. My name is Kerri, and I am happy to share my stepson Quentin’s journey with mental health and the impact that Skyland Trail has had on him and our family. To start, Q, his nickname, would tell you that he suffered from…
Because of Skyland Trail, my son is alive today. When my teenage son began to struggle with his mental health, we had a difficult time locating a residential treatment center that provided private bedrooms and bathrooms, which was an important consideration for us because he is transgender. As we searched for places that provided these…
My name is James. I was diagnosed with severe depression a little over a decade ago, and this, my second major episode, began near the end of 2019—just a few months before COVID-19 turned the world upside down. I was already considered treatment-resistant after my first four-year episode, so we had to pull out the big…
I grew up in a family and community where mental health was not talked about or accepted as a real illness. The common sentiment towards those who were struggling was to “be stronger” or to just “pray about it.” It didn’t help that movies and TV often portrayed mental health conditions and the facilities they’re…
“Skyland Trail was truly an unforgettable experience that has helped me feel like I can take on life and not let my mental illness hold me back!” Liz T., a Skyland Trail graduate When I was admitted to Skyland Trail, I was terrified. I had given up all hope that I could ever get better…
How Skyland Trail Offers Hope Lexi, a Skyland Trail alumna talks about what Skyland Trail means to her and her recovery from mental illness.
Know that you are always, ALWAYS worthy of getting help Hey guys, my name is Alex and I am here to tell you my story of survival through the darkest time of my life. My journey with mental illness began at a young age. I exhibited symptoms of Tourette Syndrome and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder around…