A better future for teens starts today. Today, we’re proud to launch our new Adolescent Day Program for teens age 13-17. It’s an outpatient therapeutic day treatment designed to address emotional and behavioral issues, including anxiety, poor impulse control, depression, self-harm or thoughts of self-harm, and substance use. The program is available Monday thru Friday… continue reading »
Suicidal thoughts, like mental health issues, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. The 10th leading cause of death in the U.S., suicide claimed more than 47,000 American lives in 2017, leaving behind thousands of friends and family members to navigate the loss. Often, those suicide loss survivors are left in the dark,… continue reading »
In partnership with Nemeth Counseling and Consultation, we invite you to attend our free Continuing Education Course on September 27. SPACE IS LIMITED. RSVP by Monday, September 23rd to eaustin@suncolumbus.com or by clicking here. THE PROGRAM This clinical supervision training will focus on the following concepts: Understanding the difference between supervision and therapy, understanding the… continue reading »
SUN Behavioral Health opens an in-patient adolescent facility in North Columbus on Monday. Central Ohio kids who could be a danger to themselves or others have limited options for the comprehensive care they need. Brandon Farris from SUN Behavioral Health estimates Franklin County only has about 60 beds for in-patient services for young people struggling… continue reading »
Today marks the start of National Mental Health Month. For 70 years, the U.S. has honored this observance to build awareness about the importance of mental health. Check out this video from the National Association for Behavioral Healthcare and help us spread the word to break down barriers and give all patients true access to… continue reading »
The American Institute of Architects, March 18, 2019 — Departing from the institutionalized care of the past, architects are designing behavioral health hospitals, clinics, and specialized environments that better reflect the needs of patients and staff. Erin Sharp Newton has spent years designing buildings in cities around the globe, always with a focus on how her work… continue reading »
WOSU Radio, December 10, 2018 — Ohio opened its first in-patient mental health care unit specifically for the LGBTQ population on Monday. Dr. Mark Blair gives a tour of the new multi-bed unit, which is located inside of Sun Behavioral Health in Worthington. The facility aims to help LGBTQ people struggling with mental illness. “Mental health… continue reading »
Unit Designed to Support LGBTQIA+ Patients Through Treatment Journey COLUMBUS, OH – December 3, 2018 – SUN Behavioral Health, a network of mental health facilities that works to solve the unmet needs of those struggling with mental illness and substance use disorders, today announced it will open its new Aurora unit at SUN Columbus on… continue reading »
Mental Health America recently released its latest report on the state of mental health in America. We’ve included some of their key findings in the following. Read the full report here. Over 44 million American adults have a mental health condition. Since the release of the first State of Mental Health in America report (2015),… continue reading »
COLUMBUS, OH – SEPTEMBER 2018 – SUN Behavioral Health has named Dr. Mark Blair the new Medical Director of its Columbus hospital. Located at 900 E. Dublin Granville Road, SUN Columbus is part of a network of community mental health facilities that works to solve the unmet needs of those struggling with mental illness and… continue reading »
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