By Melanie Dallas, LPC The first week of October, this year the 2nd through 8th, is recognized as Mental Illness Awareness Week. And even though that may have already passed,…
By Melanie Dallas, LPC Suicide is a difficult topic. Not only is there a great deal of misunderstanding about suicide but myths about why people choose suicide and who might…
September is National Recovery Month By Melanie Dallas, LPC Each September, Highland Rivers Behavioral Health recognizes National Recovery Month – and we celebrate individuals everywhere who are working toward or…
By Melanie Dallas, LPC You may know by now that Highland Rivers Behavioral Health (HRBH) was formed through the consolidation of three organizations: Highland Rivers Health, Cobb County Community Services…
By Melanie Dallas, LPC Let me begin by saying I do not want to dwell on the event that prompted this article. Nor will I make any statements about politics…
By Melanie Dallas, LPCI know I have written many times about what great employees we have at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health. I not only have the privilege of overseeing great…
By Melanie Dallas, LPC There is a lot that people should understand about alcohol use disorder (AUD), but the most important is that individuals with AUD can recover. Like all…
By Melanie Dallas, LPC As mental health issues are becoming more frequently and openly discussed, especially on the heels of the pandemic, I wanted to take an opportunity to look…
By Melanie Dallas, LPC This guest opinion article is by Melanie Dallas, LPC, the CEO of Highland Rivers Behavioral Health If I write frequently about the mental health of our…
By Melissa O’Brien The Cobb PATH team (Partnership for Assistance, Treatment & Health) is out in our community making a difference for those who are experiencing a mental health crisis….