Vanguard Behavioral Health

08/29/2025

Always running late
Feeling mentally restless
Struggling to stay organized

These could be signs of adult ADHD and they are more common than you might think

Our latest blog covers the key signs of ADHD in adults and how to recognize what might be affecting your daily life

👉 Read now: https://vanguardbehavioral.com/signs-adhd-adults/

Struggling to focus, stay organized, or manage emotions as an adult Learn the signs of ADHD in adults and how to get the right support to thrive

08/25/2025

Women experiencing bipolar disorder are often told they are just "emotional" or "stressed", but the signs run deeper

Disrupted sleep, high energy bursts, mood crashes, or sudden irritability may point to something more

Our latest blog helps you recognize the signs of bipolar disorder in women and understand how to move forward with support

👉 Read it here: https://vanguardbehavioral.com/signs-bipolar-disorder-women/

Learn how bipolar disorder can appear uniquely in women, how hormones may play a role, and why diagnosis often comes late. Education and empathy in one guide.

08/23/2025

Your Weekend Reset Challenge Starts Now 🧠✨

If you’ve been running on empty, these three intentional shifts can help you reset without the pressure of perfection:

🔹 Let go of one unnecessary task.
Not everything needs to get done today. Give yourself permission to let go of something that’s weighing on your mind but doesn’t serve you right now.

🔹 Reclaim a space that’s been stressing you out.
You don’t have to clean the whole house. Pick one corner, one counter, or one drawer and make it feel calm again.

🔹 Say no without a follow-up explanation.
Your boundaries matter. “No” isn’t rude, it’s responsible.

🧭 Your mental health deserves the same care as your physical health. These aren’t just weekend tips, they’re habits that can support long-term healing.

📞 Ready to take the next step? Vanguard Behavioral Health is here for you.

08/21/2025

ADHD doesn’t just affect kids, millions of adults live with it every day.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or constantly behind, therapy can help.

At Vanguard Behavioral Health, we work with adults to:
✅ Improve focus
✅ Build routines that stick
✅ Manage time and emotions
✅ Strengthen relationships
✅ Feel more in control, without judgment

You’re not alone, and support is available.
📍 Ready to take the next step?
Contact our team today!

08/16/2025

Wellness Month is a reminder that taking care of yourself isn’t just about how you eat or how often you exercise.

It’s also about how you speak to yourself.
The boundaries you set.
The people you keep around.
And the space you give yourself to heal.

At Vanguard, we believe real wellness means caring for your whole self - mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual - without shame or pressure.

08/13/2025

“This treatment changed my life and gave me a second chance to be a new person.”

Every win like this is why we do what we do.

08/07/2025

When someone you love is struggling with he**in addiction, it doesn’t just affect them, it affects the whole family. You feel the fear, the helplessness, the hope, and sometimes the heartbreak.

And even if you want to help, it’s hard to know where to start.

Real support means understanding what they’re going through, and what you can realistically do to help them without losing yourself in the process.

Our latest blog breaks down what he**in addiction actually is, what recovery takes, and how families can show up in a way that’s healthy, grounded, and informed.

Because you don’t have to do this perfectly to make a difference, you just have to stay present.

📖 Read the blog:
https://vanguardbehavioral.com/help-someone-he**in-addiction/

08/03/2025

It’s International Friendship Day, and for anyone on a healing journey, that hits a little deeper. Because when you’re dealing with addiction, trauma, or mental health struggles, it can feel like you’ve pushed everyone away.

But the truth is, there are people who stayed. Who kept checking in. Who sat with you in silence when words didn’t work. And if you’re feeling like you don’t have anyone right now, we promise you’re not as alone as you think.

Healing might be personal, but it doesn’t have to be lonely. Reach out to our team today if you are in need of someone who cares.

08/01/2025

Most people picture healing as this big, bold transformation. But sometimes it’s just getting out of bed. Setting a boundary. Showing up to therapy.

Some of that doesn't look "brave" from the outside perspective. But it is.

Whether you’re making huge moves or just holding on, what you’re doing matters.

At Vanguard, we see the quiet strength it takes to keep going. And we’re here to support you every step of the way!

07/28/2025

Depression doesn’t always come from one thing, and it’s almost never as simple as “just think positive.”

It might come from trauma you’ve never processed, chronic stress you’ve been powering through, or patterns that go all the way back to childhood.

Sometimes it’s biology. Sometimes it’s heartbreak. Sometimes it’s both.

In our latest blog, we break down the many layers that can contribute to depression, and why understanding those layers is the first step toward feeling better.

📖 Read the full post here:
https://vanguardbehavioral.com/causes-of-depression/

Learn what causes depression, from trauma and biology to life stress. Gain clarity and support at Vanguard Behavioral Health.

07/24/2025

Self-care isn’t selfish. Especially in recovery and mental health work, self-care isn’t optional, it’s survival. For someone healing from trauma, living with depression, or trying to stay clean, self-care might not look like spa days and green juice.

It might look like:

-Saying no when you always say yes

-Skipping a gathering so you don’t relapse

-Turning off your phone and going to bed early

-Asking for help, even when it feels uncomfortable

These are not selfish choices. They’re hard, necessary acts of care.

On Self-Care Day, we’re here to remind you that you’re allowed to take care of yourself, even if it makes other people uncomfortable. If you’re doing the hard work of healing, we see you.

07/20/2025

When your brain feels like it’s spinning and your body is stuck in stress mode, grounding can help.

Grounding is a set of simple tools that bring your attention back to the present moment. It helps you feel safe, steady, and in your body, especially during anxiety, panic, or trauma responses. These techniques aren’t magic, but they’re powerful. They remind your nervous system that you’re here, not back in whatever moment triggered the stress.

Some grounding tools you can try:

-Sit with your back against a wall or corner. Let it hold you up.

-Press your feet into the floor like you’re trying to leave a footprint.

-Touch a textured object — fabric, stone, cold glass — and describe it out loud.

-Chew something strong: ginger, mint, citrus. Let the intensity bring you back.

Grounding isn’t about “fixing” anything, it’s about reconnecting to the now, so your brain and body can calm down.

At Vanguard Behavioral, we teach techniques like this in a trauma-informed way that meets you where you are.