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06/29/2026

June is PTSD Awareness Month, an opportunity to increase understanding of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), reduce stigma, and remind those affected that healing is possible.

While many people associate PTSD with military service, PTSD can affect anyone who has experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. Trauma can impact individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and life experiences. Recovery looks different for everyone, but no one has to navigate it alone.

This PTSD Awareness Month, let's increase understanding, reduce stigma, and remind those affected by trauma that support, healing, and hope are possible. Click the link below to read this week's blog and learn more about PTSD.

https://www.ctshealth.org/blog/understanding-ptsd-more-than-a-response-to-trauma

06/26/2026

Looking for your next opportunity to make a meaningful impact?
CTSHealth is hiring!

We're currently looking for an Outpatient Therapist (1099) in Chicago, IL.

If you're passionate about supporting mental wellness and want to join a team committed to compassionate care, we'd love to connect with you.

Learn more and apply today:
🔗 https://www.ctshealth.org/careers

💜 Know someone who may be a great fit? Tag them or share this post!

06/26/2026

Meet Some of Our South Carolina Team! 💜

At CTSHealth, we believe that compassionate care starts with compassionate people. We're proud to introduce two dedicated team members serving individuals and families across South Carolina through our virtual behavioral health services.

✨ Margaret Mack brings years of experience working with children, adults, and families. After retiring from the South Carolina Department of Rehabilitation and Specialized Services, she continued her passion for helping others as a Youth Advocate and Child/Adult Service provider. Margaret is committed to bringing encouragement, guidance, and practical behavioral skills to every person she serves.

✨ Kinana F. Covington, M.S. is a behavioral health professional with experience supporting children, adolescents, and families through community-based and outpatient services. Currently pursuing her PsyD in Behavioral Health Leadership, Kinana is passionate about helping young people build confidence, strengthen emotional regulation, and develop healthy coping skills while supporting families along the way.

No matter where you are in South Carolina, our team is here to make quality behavioral healthcare more accessible through:
💻 Virtual Outpatient Therapy
💙 Virtual Rehabilitative Behavioral Health Services (RBHS)

Because everyone deserves support that's compassionate, convenient, and centered on their unique journey.

06/22/2026

Cooper's Weekly Mental Health Tip: Engage in Creative Expression!

Creative activities provide a healthy outlet for emotions, reduce stress, and can help you process thoughts and experiences in a meaningful way. You don't have to be an artist—simply creating something can support your mental well-being.

🎨 Express yourself through painting, drawing, writing, music, crafting, or other creative activities.
🎬 Focus on the process, not the outcome—creativity is about expression, not perfection.
📝 Use journaling or creative writing to explore thoughts and emotions you may find difficult to verbalize.
🪡 Create something just for yourself, without sharing or seeking feedback from others.
⏰ Set aside 10–15 minutes each day for a creative activity you enjoy.
👩‍🍳 Try a new creative hobby to stimulate your mind and build confidence.
💃 Use music, art, or movement as a healthy outlet for stress and overwhelming emotions.
🧐 Notice how creative expression can improve mood, reduce stress, and increase self-awareness.

06/17/2026

Cooper's Weekly Mental Health Tip: Focus on One Thing at a Time

😖Multitasking can increase stress and make it harder to stay focused.
📊Prioritize your tasks and identify what needs attention first.
📑Break large projects into smaller, manageable steps.
⏱️Give your full attention to one task before moving to the next.
🤫Minimize distractions by silencing notifications or closing extra tabs.
👟Taking things one step at a time can improve productivity and reduce overwhelm.
🎯Progress, not perfection, is the goal.
💚 When everything feels important, start with just one thing. Small steps forward still move you ahead.

06/16/2026

🎉 Welcome Back, Katelyn!

We're excited to welcome Katelyn Philips, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, back to the CTSHealth family at our Integrative Behavioral Health Center in Hickory, NC.

Katelyn earned her Master of Science in Advanced Clinical Nursing from UNC Charlotte and brings experience in mental health, family practice, and skilled nursing. Having previously worked with CTSHealth, she's returned to continue her passion for supporting individuals on their mental health journeys.

A North Carolina native, Katelyn enjoys jogging, waterskiing, snow skiing, movies, music, cheering on the Clemson Tigers, and most of all, spending time with her husband and one-year-old son.

As summer schedules shift and routines change, it's a great time to check in on your mental wellness. Our Hickory team offers both therapy and psychiatric medication management services to support children, adolescents, and adults.

Please join us in giving Katelyn a warm welcome back! 💙

06/09/2026

We're Hiring: Clinical Director (Columbia, South Carolina)
📍 Columbia, SC
Salary Range: $75,000–$85,000

CTSHealth is seeking an experienced and passionate Clinical Director to provide clinical leadership, support staff development, and champion excellence in behavioral health services.

This role serves as the primary clinical voice within the organization, helping to guide clinical strategy, implement evidence-based practices, ensure quality care, and develop high-performing teams.

Qualifications include:
✔ Licensed Clinician (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT)
✔ Master's degree in a human services field
✔ Clinical supervision and program management experience
✔ Experience with Medicaid and behavioral health services
✔ Strong leadership and team development skills
If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping shape the future of behavioral healthcare, we'd love to hear from you.

🔗 Apply Here: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/64B85925EE143E1C524D3AA06D21E717/jobs/44139

Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them below or share this opportunity with your network.

06/09/2026

Mental Health Tip: Spend Time Doing Nothing

- Rest is not a reward you have to earn.
- Your worth is not measured by your productivity.
- Schedule small moments of unstructured downtime each day.
- Put down the phone, step away from the to-do list, and simply be.
- Allow your mind and body time to recover from constant stimulation.
- Quiet moments can improve focus, creativity, and emotional well-being.
- Guilt-free rest helps prevent burnout and reduces stress.
- Doing nothing isn't being lazy—it's an important form of self-care.

💚 Give yourself permission to pause today. Your mental health matters.

06/02/2026

🧠 Mental Health Tip: Challenge Negative Thoughts

Negative self-talk can feel automatic, but that doesn't mean it's true. The way we talk to ourselves matters.

✨ Try this simple mindset shift:

• Notice the negative thought.
• Ask yourself: "Is this fact or feeling?"
• Challenge the thought with evidence.
• Reframe it with a more balanced perspective.
• Speak to yourself the way you would a friend.
• Replace criticism with compassion.
• Practice constructive affirmations daily.

💚 Instead of:
❌ "I always mess things up."

Try:
✅ "I'm learning, growing, and doing the best I can."
Remember: You don't have to believe every thought that crosses your mind. Sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is challenge it.

05/28/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month isn’t just about statistics or hashtags. It’s about real conversations. Real struggles. Real people trying to navigate life the best they can.

One of the ways we continue that conversation at CTSHealth is through our Healthy Head Talk podcast — where we discuss mental health, wellness, parenting, stress, trauma, healing, and the realities people face every day.

This month, we’re revisiting one of our past episodes because the message still matters. 💚

Whether you’re struggling yourself, supporting someone else, or simply trying to understand mental health better — we hope these conversations remind you that you are not alone.

🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts or use the link below.
https://rss.com/podcasts/healthyheadtalk/1758487

We talk with Christopher Weedon of the Mentally Shredded Foundation. After a significant mental health challenge in 2021, Chris set out to reclaim his life. He used this knowledge and experience to create Mentally Shredded. Chris shares his story and encourages others to reclaim their power through....