Walk for wishes

Hi everyone, A @abmhealthservices will be participating with Walk For Wishes June 4th at Esther Simplot park. The event is scheduled for a 1 mile loop that will end at the Music on the Water concert series. Make-A-Wish is working hard every day to transform the lives of children with critical illnesses. This cause is

Five Common Trauma Therapies

Mental health symptoms associated with the novel coronavirus pandemic could last months or years longer than the pandemic itself. Specifically, many individuals and families may seek out therapy to help with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Symptoms of PTSD include nightmares, severe anxiety, flashbacks, or uncontrolled thoughts about a traumatic incident. If the symptoms get worse, affect

Walk For Wishes

Hi everyone, A Body & Mind will be sponsoring/participating with Walk For Wishes June 4th at Esther Simplot park. The event is scheduled for a 1 mile loop that will end at the Music on the Water concert series. Make-A-Wish is working hard every day to transform the lives of children with critical illnesses. This

The Power of Outdoors for Mental Health Treatment

Health providers and clients everywhere are looking for different solutions to many behavioral health disorders and symptoms. While some potential mental health treatments may be untested or controversial, one approach has long shown significant promise, without high costs or side effects: Mother Nature and the great outdoors.Many years of scientific research and anecdotal accounts demonstrate

Communication and Self Advocacy

Our team of interns from Boise State School of Social Work continue to do amazing work for our community. They created a presentation for guests at the Boise Rescue Mission Ministries today to address communication and self advocacy into their daily lives. So proud of Shima and Calley for all their hard work put in

How to Approach Teens With Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Needs

Substance use, including alcohol and illicit drugs, has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people who already struggled with substance use have faced social isolation, financial distress, limited healthcare access, and anxiety symptoms. This can increase their use of drugs or alcohol as a way to cope.Addressing substance misuse in adolescentsUnfortunately, this trend has not only