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Mental Health, Caregiver Stress, and Anticipatory Grief in the Sandwich Generation There is a moment in adulthood that few people feel prepared for. It is not graduating from college. It is not getting married. It is not becoming a parent. Instead, it is the moment you realize your parents may not always be able to…

A Partnership Built on Continuity of Care At River’s Bend, one of our most important responsibilities is helping clients find the right care, which is why we partner with trusted programs like Liberty House Recovery Center. While we specialize in outpatient behavioral healthcare, we also recognize that recovery is rarely a straight line. Sometimes an…

Pursuing mental well-being is a significant step, and the role of early intervention in psychiatric care cannot be overstated. The caring team at River’s Bend is here to inform you on the crucial importance of identifying and addressing mental health concerns early on. We’ll explore the impact of early intervention and shed light on how…

Building Recovery, One Relationship at a Time Bruce Goldberg, LMSW, ACSW, CAADC, SAP, has been called many things: a clinician, a mentor, a leader, but in Southeast Michigan’s behavioral health world, he’s best known as “The Godfather of Mental Health.” For more than 30 years, Bruce has redefined what it means to lead with compassion,…

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs at certain times of the year, most commonly in the winter months when daylight hours are shorter. Symptoms may include: The exact cause of SAD is not fully understood, but it’s thought to be related to changes in light exposure and the body’s circadian…