Suicide prevention and treatment are imperative all year long and it is especially important for young adults who are a high-risk and vulnerable population. At The… Read more
In Partnership with ANAD
Day of Conversation: Recognizing All Eating Disorders on Campus
Wearing a Mask During Therapy: Clinicians Share Their Insights and Experience
“What is it really like to offer mental health treatment therapy in a mask?” This is the very question we asked our team after a few… Read more
Our Commitments
Last updated January 2021. At The Dorm, we believe that Black Lives Matter. We also acknowledge that too little has been done to promote anti-racism and… Read more
Acknowledging A History of Systemic Racism In Mental Health Treatment
This July marks BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month and to honor it we are shining a light on the history of systemic racism that has led… Read more
Treating Trauma During a Global Pandemic
The global coronavirus pandemic has left no part of our world or experience untouched. For those of us treating young people with trauma disorders, however, it… Read more
Managing Substance Use and Recovery During COVID-19
For young adults in recovery or living with a substance use disorder, COVID-19 has created new uncertainties, stresses, and triggers that are widespread. Mass disruptions to… Read more
Tips From A Licensed Social Worker: Coping With an Eating Disorder During COVID-19
The global COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all of us but some vulnerable populations are facing unique struggles as a result of social distancing and shelter-in-place orders… Read more
Connect To Give Back
Hello from all of us at The Dorm! Today marked our first day of remote clinical care and we have been wowed by the creativity and… Read more
Taking Care Of Your Mental Health During COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
As the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has swept the world, it has brought with it an unprecedented level of anxiety, stress and fear of the unknown. It… Read more
Supporting Our Community: A Letter From John McGeehan & Amanda Fialk
To Our Dorm Community, As news about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve, communities across the country and around the world are grappling with how… Read more
What I Wish You Knew About Living and Recovering from an Eating Disorder
All quotes are anonymized to protect the identity of our clients. Quotes are edited for clarity and length. At The Dorm, we treat young adults living… Read more
How Family Therapy and Involvement Is Linked To Treatment Success
We are all members of significant social systems in our lives: friend groups, neighborhood communities, work teams. But for the majority of us, the most important… Read more
Celebrating 10 Years: A Letter From John McGeehan & Amanda Fialk
10 years ago, The Dorm was founded on one simple mission: to bridge the gap between traditional inpatient and outpatient care while working alongside adolescents and… Read more
Freedom From Diet Culture: An Intuitive Eating Approach To Treating Eating Disorders In Young Adults
‘Intuitive Eating’ is an approach to eating that has been around for decades but is seeing a resurgence in mainstream media in recent years. It would… Read more
The Food/Mood Connection: Why Nutritional Psychiatry Offers New Hope For Mental Health In Young Adults
Dr. Seth Mandel knows a thing or two about treating mental health. As a board-certified psychiatrist with 20 years of clinical experience working with clients spanning… Read more
One In Ten: A Substance Use Interventionist Shares Advice, Insight And Reason For Hope
800 interventions. 35 years. When you speak to Don Sloane, Founder and Owner of Recovery Care Partner, you have no doubt that you’re speaking to someone… Read more
How To Stay In School Or Move Forward After A Leave Of Absence From University
At this time of year, most university students are facing end of year exams and managing the various challenges of university life. Many will spend lots… Read more
Debunking Common Eating Disorder Myths
February has arrived, which means eating disorder awareness week is right around the corner, and awareness initiatives are at the forefront of my mind. The National… Read more
Treating “Screen Addiction” in Young Adults
The American Psychiatric Association’s inclusion of “gaming disorder” in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR) is the latest development in a growing amount… Read more
The Power of Gratitude for Young Adult Mental Health
This month, we celebrate Thanksgiving – a holiday that’s not just an excuse for turkey and pumpkin pie, but a reminder for us to take stock… Read more