Momentum Recovery Blog

Doritos for Breakfast? Why Your Child's Diet Could Be Making Them Anxious
When I first got sober, no one told me to keep an eye on my eating habits. While my diet wasn’t exactly “healthy” when I was drinking, it seemed to have gone off the...

Trauma-Informed Treatment for Young Adults Suffering with Substance Use & Mental Health Issues: What Is It & How Does It Help?
From 9/11 to COVID-19, we are living in an age of uncertainty. Many young adults grew up witnessing multiple once in a lifetime events and for a lot of us, those things...

What Happens in Mental Health Treatment? 5 Community Activities That Help Young Adults Heal at Momentum Recovery
Real talk, when you hear the words, “mental health treatment” what comes to mind? If you’re envisioning electro-shock treatment or a group of somber people sitting in a...

Meet Momentum's Medical Team: Physician's Assistant Jamie McGinn, MHS, PA-C
Welcome to our Employee Spotlight series, where we take a moment to recognize the incredible individuals who drive the heartbeat of our organization. Our hope is to...

Googling Symptoms Doesn’t Help: How to Start the Process of Mental Health Treatment for Young Adults
We’ve all done it. Something feels “off” with your kid, you notice a few instances of strange behavior, and with a few taps on your phone, you’re buried in a sea of...

Exploring the Link Between Mental Health Recovery and Adventure Therapy in Young Adults: How Does it Work?
Adventure therapy has more of an effect on your mental health than just the euphoric afterglow of an adrenaline dump. This therapeutic modality blends traditional...

5 Surprising Experiences That May Help Heal Trauma in Young Adults: On the Shore at Momentum Recovery
Like a splinter, trauma can burrow deeper and deeper into the life of a young adult until it causes an infection that manifests in all aspects of life - emotionally,...

What Are Co-Occurring Disorders? Exploring the Link Between Mental Health Issues & Substance Addiction in Young Adults
Navigating the challenges of parenting a young adult is a delicate balancing act. Gently guiding their transition from adolescence into adulthood while helping them deal...

4 Reasons You Should Seek Mental Health Treatment for Your Young Adult Loved One Right Now
As a parent, witnessing your loved one struggle with mental health and substance use issues can be overwhelming and heartbreaking. With over 20 million people every year...

Meet The Cove's Clinical Team: Recreation Therapist Cassidy McFadden, CTRS, LRT
Welcome to our Employee Spotlight series, where we take a moment to recognize the incredible individuals who drive the heartbeat of our organization. Our hope is to...