Reducing Mental Health Stigma

Reducing Mental Health Stigma

Feelings of worry, anxiety, depression and isolation have only been amplified since the pandemic. This impacts everyone, including the millions of Americans living with mental illness. Sonya Summerlin, LMFT, from St. Dominic’s Behavioral Health Services, shares...
Mindfulness For a Better Life

Mindfulness For a Better Life

Our modern lives are full of activities, obligations, and deadlines. It’s easy to feel anxious or even experience some depression.  When these feelings become overwhelming there are mental health resources and professionals who can help. But, for most of us,...
Mary Ann Smithhart RN, BSN

Mary Ann Smithhart RN, BSN

Mary Ann Smithhart, RN, BSN, currently serves as the director of nursing-geriatric services for St. Dominic’s Behavioral Health Services. She started her journey with St. Dominic’s in 1982, when the hospital was hiring 15 new graduates to help staff the upcoming...