For someone who suffers with a mental disability, the transition from living at home to living independently poses a number of challenges. The everyday chores and duties that the average person takes for granted may not be so easily accomplished by someone with a mental disability such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, especially if he’s [...]

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder currently affecting a little more than 1% of the worldwide population. Those who suffer from it often have difficulty discerning between reality and fantasy. They often hallucinate and withdraw themselves from social interactions. Their thoughts are frequently disordered and illogical. Those who live with the disorder face the risk of [...]

On Wednesday, July 21 in Chattanooga, Tennessee and Thursday, July 22 in Knoxville, Tennessee; Pasadena Villa in cooperation with Center for Professional Excellence, Recovery Ranch, River Oaks Hospital, The Menninger Clinic and Willingway Hospital will be sponsoring a luncheon for local mental health professionals.  We will be presenting our different programs and the clientele we [...]

For so many parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, the most daunting day ahead of them is that day on which their child moves out of the house, out of the immediate grasp of their parents’ helping hands, to live on their own. Often accompanying the fear of that day is the question of [...]

Bipolar disorder is a psychiatric illness that causes severe changes in one’s mood within a quick span of time. There are several different types of the disorder, all causing severe and sometimes life threatening effects if left untreated. It is also commonly known as manic-depressive disorder.  Approximately 5.7 million Americans live with some form of [...]