Retreat South is set in a natural landscape with gardens and flowers. Natural settings have a positive effect in times of stress. A teacher in England found his garden was helpful while recovering from a breakdown. “My garden has been my sanctuary,” he wrote in The Guardian. Therapy and medication were important in his recovery but […]
A new study in The New England Journal of Medicine shows that addiction changes the way our brain functions. Studying the prevention and treatment of addiction and public policy, the researchers agree that addiction is like a disease and not, as is often thought, something a person does voluntarily. The study divides addiction into three […]
Mental health, addiction, illness recovery and post hospital care are some of the core services offered by Retreat South. While the conversations around wellness are changing, stigma still stops people in need seeking help. As wellness practitioners, we want to break down the barriers to you seeking psychological support. That’s why we’ve taken out the […]