Effective addiction recovery hinges on integrating medical expertise with holistic, compassionate care. Shay McNeal, NP-C (Medical Director for Midwest Recovery Centers) shares with Geffen Liberman (Executive Director of Detox & Residential Services) her personal and professional journey, addressing the deep stigma surrounding addiction and mental health while championing the collaborative, patient-centered approach at MRC. The discussion emphasizes the necessity of understanding addiction as a chronic medical condition -- on par with other chronic diseases -- and the power of authenticity and advocacy in transforming patient outcomes.
What is Finding Mental Wellness?
We talk about everything related to behavioral health, from addiction to primary mental health disorders. By talking with our staff, hearing their personal stories and the expertise they put into our program each and every day, we wish to educate the community and reduce the stigma that exists around both addiction and mental health.