Recent media reports about Acadia Healthcare paint a false picture of our policies, practices, and standards of care at our hospitals. Not only do these stories misrepresent the facts, but they also omit material context and ignore Acadia’s proven track record of delivering life-saving care to over 150,000 patients facing severe mental health crises in … Read More
Navigating the world of behavioral health care can be daunting, especially when it comes to inpatient treatment. By understanding typical treatment, what the typical length of an average stay in a hospital may be, and the importance of aftercare, families, patients, caregivers, and mental health advocates in the recovery process, it can help alleviate some … Read More
This powerful session addresses how a compassionate, high-touch approach to care is making a difference in reducing opioid use and transforming lives.
If a loved one is struggling with mental illness and find they are in need of emergency medical services, it can be a daunting and possibly scary endeavor. That is why we want to ensure you have clarity into the process – including the legal and medical professionals that are involved when making these important … Read More
Voices of Inclusivity: Insights from Senior Leaders on How Acadia Creates a Welcoming and Safe Space for All We brought together three Acadia leaders for an authentic, thoughtful and personal discussion about how we can best serve the LGBTQ+ community and foster an inclusive and welcoming space for everyone. The discussion featured Peter Pennington, Chief … Read More
How to Prepare for Back-to-School Four Tips from Acadia’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Stephanie Eken As summer comes to a close, preparing kids for the new school year can be a challenging yet rewarding task. Winding down from an energetic, less structured environment while shifting into an academic mentality takes planning and coordination to ensure … Read More
To Our Acadia Healthcare Community, Behavioral health services in the United States have never been in greater need. Anxiety, depression and suicides among youth are at record levels. Between 2016 and 2020, the rate of youth experiencing anxiety or depression grew from 9.4% to 11.8%.¹ The data is even more staggering following the pandemic. According … Read More
The use of restrictive interventions, such as mechanical restraints, has been a common practice in behavioral health settings since the field’s early infancy. However, these types of restraints can have a harmful impact on both patients and providers alike, contraindicating the therapeutic treatment environment aimed to support the healing journey. Using a strategy of leadership, … Read More
Acadia and Uber Health have announced a collaboration to improve access to life-saving behavioral health care and addiction treatment by providing patients access to transportation, so they can begin treatment quickly and efficiently. Read the full press release.
