Whole person care at Polara Health transcends a mere model; it represents our commitment to treating individuals with the dignity, respect, and personalized attention they deserve.

Interacting with your dog releases oxytocin, a hormone known as the "love hormone" or "cuddle chemical." This hormone reduces stress and anxiety levels while increasing feelings of trust and social bonding.

CFD’s unique approach to working with clients—by exercising the brain through a variety of activities—has been shown to help clients address conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD and substance use disorder.

As the calendar flips to a new year, it brings with it the promise of a fresh start and the opportunity for positive change. Let us explore practical strategies for embracing mental wellness in the coming year, fostering positive habits that contribute to a healthier and happier life.

Research consistently shows that engaging in acts of kindness, particularly during the holiday season, triggers the release of endorphins, the brain's "feel-good" chemicals. The act of giving activates a sense of joy and fulfillment within us.

Balancing the demands of family, social commitments, and self-care during the holidays can be a delicate act, and this is where prioritizing your mental health becomes crucial.

Forest bathing is not about taking a traditional bath in the woods; rather, it is an immersive experience that involves slowing down and fully engaging with the natural environment.

September’s designation as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month underscores the urgency of addressing the global epidemic of suicide. During this month, individuals, organizations and communities come together to shed light on the staggering statistics and to spread messages of hope and help.

Polara Health’s Birth to Five Center of Excellence understands that your children develop within a network of relationships and communities. Our highly trained Birth to Five team provides services that are targeted to strengthen these networks from an integrated approach that is developmentally and trauma informed.

For BIPOC individuals, making connections with those of similar backgrounds has not only provided a sense of belonging and solidarity but has also been a necessary method of survival. Through the power of community connection, BIPOC individuals have been able to sustain themselves and their cultural values. Creating and sustaining a community around you is important to your mental health.

The Healing Place provides comprehensive inpatient treatment services including psychiatric evaluation, medication management, group psychotherapy, recreational therapy, and education on coping skills and stress management. Our goal is to provide the highest quality mental health care possible, with a focus on patient-centered, whole person care.

One of the most important messages of Mental Health Awareness Month is that mental health is just as important as physical health. We all have mental health, just as we all have physical health. Mental health refers to our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and behave, and influences our relationships, work, and overall quality of life.

Polara Health's Autism Program will be hosting the 2nd Annual Walk or Roll: Move 4 Autism Community Picnic. This event that will held A.C. Granite Creek Park in Prescott from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm on Friday, April 14th. We will fun activities for the attendees including lunch. Also, local Autism resource providers will be in attendance with information on community support.

Pursuing your dreams can add a lot of value and meaning to your life. When you have a clear vision of what you want to achieve and you take steps to make it a reality, you are more likely to feel a sense of purpose and fulfillment. This can lead to a greater sense of happiness and satisfaction in your life.

Volunteering can help seniors to stay active and maintain physical and mental health. Volunteering can also provide an opportunity for seniors to continue to learn and grow by taking on new challenges and learning new skills.

Are we waiting for the New Year to push a reset button on our lives? Eventually we re-alize that New Year’s resolutions don’t always work. They may be effective for a while, but we don’t stick to them for long.

Is there a better idea: New Year’s Concepts?

The holiday season offers many opportunities to spend quality time with family and friends. If the family gatherings, the endless parties, and the shopping get you down, you’re hardly alone. While it might take some conscious effort on your part, you can reduce your stress and find joy throughout the season.

Whole person health involves looking at the whole person—not just separate organs or body systems—and considering multiple factors that promote either health or disease.

Our most vulnerable senior neighbors have become isolated from the world outside their door through their lack of resources to remain independent in their homes, have pets or afford assisted living.

If there is any silver lining to the pandemic, it may be that it has highlighted the importance of connection to mental health and wellness. Being able to connect with someone you trust and knowing that they will listen and support you is crucial for our mental wellness.