Written by a father of an adult program graduate No one prepares you for sitting in a psychiatrist’s office and receiving a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder for your son. There aren’t clear cut definitions for what that diagnosis means or instructions on how to manage your child in psychosis with a suicidal ideation. Understanding the…
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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…
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Nate’s story appears in the 2023 issue of Journeys Magazine. Nate’s Story: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Renewal “My experience at Skyland Trail presented me with a variety of challenging emotions and revelations to process which allowed me to better understand myself and regain control over my life.” In the realm of mental health, the…
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My name is Carol. I’m 21 years old. I grew up in a rather neglectful and abusive household, so I’ve been struggling with anxiety my entire life. It’s led to a lot of generally negative values and sentiments throughout my entire life. That has led to lots of depression starting at age 17, and that…
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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…
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Wonderful Days Ahead A mom and her young adult son talk about his experience at Skyland Trail and the progress he’s made since completing the adult residential treatment program at Skyland Trail. Mom: Why were you hesitant about enrolling in treatment at Skyland Trail?Son: I had been at another treatment center for three or four…
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“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…
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Caring for Myself “Skyland Trail gave me the time and permission to know that ‘All you have to worry about right now is getting better.’ And I needed it. I was never going to until I shifted my focus onto caring for myself , working through what happened, and working through my perfection obsessions and…
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Until She Was Ready Over six years, our daughter Amanda received treatment at numerous programs as a result of mental health issues including six suicide attempts. We approached each new therapist or treatment with hope that it would help her heal. Each time, we were disappointed. Finally our daughter told us about Skyland Trail, which…
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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…
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