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Payson Roundup Article; Payson, AZ Even if you spend time teaching your kids about the dangers of taking medicine that isn’t intended for them, they may not be able to recognize the differences between medications and other over-the-counter items such as vitamins and...

OUTVoices Magazine Article; Phoenix, AZ Parenting is difficult. It is a constant dance between freedom and flexibility, rules and restrictions. When your child is struggling, the parenting instinct kicks in and you want to do everything you can to take away...

Daily Independent Article; Phoenix, AZ Glendale resident Lynne Emmons is the new vice president of outpatient services at Southwest Behavioral & Health Services. Emmons will oversee the operations of seven integrated healthcare clinics that provide outpatient...

Raising Arizona Kids; Phoenix, AZ While October is traditionally known for Halloween and spooky costumes, it is also a month that shines a light on mental health. Through awareness efforts such as Mental Illness Awareness Week and World Mental Health Day, October...

Payson Roundup Article; Payson, AZ Southwest Behavioral & Health Services has named Edward O’Brien vice president of Northern Arizona Operations. In the new role, O’Brien will oversee all northern Arizona operations. During his tenure at Southwest Behavioral,...

North Central News Article; Phoenix, AZ Mental health services are in high demand and additional resources, including Hope, may provide more opportunities for people in Phoenix to get the help they need. Francia Day, a licensed bilingual clinical psychologist and...

The Standard Article; Kingman, AZ Edward O’Brien has been promoted to Vice President of Northern Arizona Operations. In the new role, O’Brien will oversee all northern Arizona operations, including Mohave, Coconino, Yavapai, and Gila counties. O’Brien is a licensed...

OUTVoices Magazine Article; Phoenix, AZ September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. It’s a time to raise awareness for what has long been a taboo topic. Mental health organizations everywhere use this time to share messages of hope, signs to watch for,...

The Glendale Star Article; Glendale, AZ Southwest Behavioral & Health Services promoted Paul Buttermore to vice president of inpatient and crisis services. A licensed professional counselor, Buttermore has more than 10 years of experience in the behavioral health...

Daily Independent Article; Phoenix, AZ After more than a year of surviving the hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic, the epidemic of suicide in children has risen dramatically. Last year alone, 7,000 teens in the U.S. have died by suicide. Problems with access to...