Relapse Is Part of Recovery, Shame Shouldn’t Be: What I Wish More Families Understood

• By: Chris Cummins Laguna Treatment Center
• January 19th, 2026
• chronic disease model, community support, coping skills, isolation, recovery journey, relapse, shame, stigma, substance use disorders, warning signs, Winter 2026 Issue
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When someone returns to treatment after a relapse, it’s often with a heavy heart. They walk through our doors carrying the weight of shame, disappointment, and fear of judgment, not just from others, but from themselves. Families often ask, “what went wrong,” and wonder why their loved one...

Enhanced Care for Older Adults with Anxiety and Depression

• By: Catherine Thurston, LCSW Service Program for Older People (SPOP)
• September 29th, 2025
• anxiety, caregiver distress, community-based mental healthcare, coping skills, depression, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, enhanced care model, Fall 2025 Issue, older adults
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Anxiety and depressive disorders are the most common mental health conditions experienced by older adults. The World Health Organization estimates that up to 20% of people aged 60 and older live with anxiety or depression, a number I expect may be a good bit higher given that older adults are...