The group setting and emphasis on social interaction in the community at Pasadena Villa’s adult residential facilities is by design. Humans have a fundamental need for inclusion in group life and for close relationships. Social contact is essential for maintaining mental and physical health. Those with mental illness have a tendency to isolate themselves because [...]

Pasadena Villa, in collaboration with The Ohana Counseling Center of Rome, St. Stephen’s School and The World Federation for Mental Health is proud to announce the keynote speakers for the Third Annual Rome Conference on Emotional Well-Being. Date: Saturday, March 12, 2011 Location: Rome, Italy To Register: For more information or to register for the conference, please contact [...]

One thing that can be especially hard to understand in regards to a mentally ill loved one is that person’s lack of perspective. It can be frustrating to deal with someone who exaggerates what seem to be minor situations and inconveniences. This lack of perspective stems from believing that one’s problems are unique or more [...]

For most teenagers, graduation from high school is a time of celebration and anticipation of adventures to come. Many head off to college and the freedoms it offers. For the young adult with a mental illness, this can be a particularly challenging time. Academic pressure, social concerns, and poor sleeping and eating habits can quickly [...]

Residents at Pasadena Villa’s Smoky Mountain Lodge have the opportunity each week to participate in equine therapy. By interacting with and caring for horses, residents experience increased self-esteem and a sense of purpose and of being needed. In a 2009 study published in the American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, Jennifer P. Wisdom, Ph.D.*, and her colleagues [...]