Melissa Fors Shackelford, an author and keynote speaker, discusses why trust is crucial in behavioral health, highlighting gaps in substance use treatment caused by stigma, cost, and fear. The article connects national trust trends to everyday organizational moments that build or lose trust, emphasizing that trust is built through intake, telehealth, peer follow-up, language, discharge, billing, and care consistency.

Vital Voyage Blog Author of the Month Michael Cline delves into the profound impact of childhood environments and generational norms, particularly those of Generation X, on shaping adult mental health.

Author Camilla Richardson shares a deeply personal reflection on long-term sobriety, learning to live fully, and embracing growth beyond abstinence.