Brain Injury in Behavioral Health: Why Awareness Matters in Treatment

Articles, Behavioral Health, Brain Injury Support

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and for us at New Vitae, this is more than a calendar recognition. It is a reminder of the real lives behind the clinical presentations we see every day. Brain injury is common among the individuals we serve, and its effects often shape cognition, emotion, coping, and engagement in ways that can be misunderstood without a brain-informed lens.

New Vitae Staff Recognized at 2024 PA Forensic Rights and Treatment Conference

Articles, Behavioral Health, Staff

New Vitae Wellness and Recovery is proud to announce that three of its outstanding team members—Taliah Mason, RN, Robert Dromboski, and Samara Speakes—have been named recipients of the prestigious 2024 PA Forensic Rights and Treatment Awards. The awards were presented at the annual PA Forensic Rights and Treatment Conference, hosted on December 4th and 5th by Drexel University.

Generational Trauma and Alcoholism

Addiction, Behavioral Health, Holistic Treatment, Mental Health, Newsletters, Recovery, Substance Abuse, Trauma

April is nationally recognized as Alcohol Awareness Month; providing communities an opportunity to reduce the stigma which may stop people from seeking treatment.  As we offer our support and recognition this month, New Vitae Wellness and Recovery continues to be motivated by our mission and vision to ensure holistic and strength-based care to those along their…

Does Groundhog Day Have You Feeling SAD?

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Happy Groundhog Day!  Has winter been affecting your mood?  Getting through the winter can be challenging when dealing with SAD. What is Seasonal Affective Disorder?  According to the Mayo Clinic–Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression related to changes in seasons — SAD begins and ends at about the exact same times every…