Living with Schizophrenia: What You Should Know About Treatment & Recovery
You or someone you love has received a schizophrenia diagnosis. What does living with schizophrenia actually look like? Right now, you may not be able
March 4, 2026
You or someone you love has received a schizophrenia diagnosis. What does living with schizophrenia actually look like? Right now, you may not be able
Just under 3% of Americans have some form of bipolar disorder. If that includes you or someone you love, there is good and bad news.
If you’re reading this, depression has likely pushed you or someone you love past what outpatient care can handle. You’re considering residential depression treatment programs
Smiling Depression, are you smiling on the outside but struggling on the inside? by Dr. William Anixter, MD, Psychiatrist at CooperRiis Originally published January 4,
What mental health recovery is and isn’t, and what it could look like for you. Key Points: By Kim Nelson, MA, with Becky Shipkosky Let’s
By Laura Eshelman It may be astonishing to realize that the COVID-19 lockdowns are now just a little over five years behind us. While the
Physical exercise plays a vital role in mental health, supporting mood, confidence, and emotional resilience at every level of intensity.
Sleep quality will affect mental health, mood regulation, brain function, emotional well-being, and long-term cognitive health.
by Laura Eshelman Updated 1/20/2026 Visitors and newcomers to CooperRiis’s campuses often notice details that differentiate our residential treatment programs from others. One that consistently
In a conversation with Lisbeth Riis Cooper, the word purpose comes up more than almost any other. It’s a word heard often around the 94-acre
The following is a conversation with CooperRiis Chief Clinical Officer, Johnnie Featherston, about borderline personality disorder, the challenges of navigating it, and the significance of
Asheville’s Mayor Esther E. Manheimer proudly announces the May 20th, 2024 designation as CooperRiis Mental Health Awareness Day. This proclamation coincides with Mental Health Awareness
CBT for ADHD offers practical tools to improve focus, manage distractibility, and build structure. Learn how this approach supports real-life change.
In honor of World Mental Health Day in early October 2023, we hosted an important conversation with our Chief Clinical Officer, Johnnie Featherston, MA, LCMHC. The focus was
Cannabis induced psychosis can present suddenly with symptoms like hallucinations and disorganized thinking, especially with high-potency products. In this interview, CooperRiis’ Dr. Amy Zimmerman explains how to recognize cannabis induced psychosis, who is most at risk, and what effective treatment and recovery can look like.
By CooperRiis at Asheville Care Coordinator, Laura Eshelman, MSW Many mental health professionals regard dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) as one of the most effective modalities
In honor of World Mental Health Day in early October we hosted an important conversation with our Chief Clinical Officer, Johnnie Featherston, MA, LCMHC. The focus was on
In honor of World Mental Health Day in early October we hosted an important conversation with our Chief Clinical Officer, Johnnie Featherston, MA, LCMHC. The focus was on
‘…it was Kylie, my sister, who said ‘…you know, you’re going to kick yourself if you don’t try…’ She was the one who told me
“I love about what you guys are doing… I’ve been wanting to see if I can make this beautiful marriage between music and mental health…
In honor of World Mental Health Day in early October we hosted an important conversation with our Chief Clinical Officer, Johnnie Featherston, MA, LCMHC. The focus was on
“…we’re focused on really getting to know the individual, what’s important to them, what are their values, what are their dreams and hopes, and that
“…In terms of the uniqueness of our kind of program and organization… I’ve seen a lot of models that talk about person centered care… and
A message from our Chief Clinical Officer for the 20th anniversary — When I first came to CooperRiis, I knew I had stumbled upon something
Join us in celebrating 20 years of RECOVERY CooperRiis 20th Anniversary A message from Marketing & Outreach Director, Kim Nelson I am honored to have
CooperRiis Healing Community is proud to announce its CooperRiis at Asheville Residential Treatment Program is now in-network with Aetna Insurance. CooperRiis is looking forward to the ability to
When I joined CooperRiis, I had some idea as to what to expect, but not the full picture. Almost four years later, I am proud to
A Message from our Founders Are we living the dream 20 years later? 2023 will be the year we celebrate 20 years of mental health
Learning how to build good habits is one of the most effective ways to support long-term mental health. By understanding behavioral loops and focusing on small, consistent actions, habits can become automatic and sustainable. This article explores the psychology behind habit formation and practical strategies that help healthy behaviors take hold over time.
by Alison Hamrick, Autism Program Coordinator Examples of enhancements Features such as micro scheduling, visual supports, concrete language usage, and the integration of sensory diets,
CooperRiis has been talking about intentionally serving people with autism/neurodiversity for nearly five years. What does intentionally mean? We have been serving people on the
CooperRiis is pleased to welcome people with autism/neurodiversity at our Farm campus. This enhanced programming will specifically serve people who have mental health challenges that are considered the primary diagnosis and who
Markus Wulliman, HTR, is a horticultural therapist, and he has worked for CooperRiis since 2003 in various positions and now serves as the Community Work and
“At the start of my sophomore year, I felt off. I struggled to get myself to class and attend activities that I once found joy
The dignity of Risk is defined as the legal right of all people, including people with disabilities, to have the freedom of choice to make
Negative reviews; the problem is what to do with them? Those of us in the “census-driven” business are always worried about how many beds are
At CooperRiis, we like to celebrate the success of our community members whenever we have the opportunity. Each week we host a “Community Meeting” where
With so much to be grateful for, we want to share the many joyous activities our Healing Communities have been enjoying this holiday season. Our
Happy Thanksgiving! We at CooperRiis find joy in focusing on not only what we are grateful for, but the fact that others are in turn grateful for
With the opening of our CooperRiis at Asheville program, we are proud to offer a full continuum of care. Starting with short-term stabilization, with the
Getting to know CooperRiis at Asheville’s Doctor of Psychiatry, Dr. Amy Zimmerman Can you please give us some background on your education and more specifically
Can you tell us about your upbringing and undergraduate experience? Where are you from? We’re curious about your fondness for the Appalachian Culture as well.
Updated December 8, 2025 Our therapeutic farm in Mill Spring, NC and our residential program in Asheville offer LGBTQ mental health residential treatment that is
These past weeks have been a difficult time for all of us. Organizations and individuals worldwide are declaring their support for peaceful protests and marking
We recently had an opportunity to catch up with a former resident’s parents and they surprised us! Mark and Shannon Flanders graciously and proudly updated
Talking within our community about the concept of Recovery I have spent the past few weeks talking within our community about the concept of Recovery;
Hope and healing happen at CooperRiis Opening hearts and minds is what we do at CooperRiis, a residential healing community in the mountains of Western
Updated January 29, 2026 What are Animal Assisted Activities? Animal Assisted Activities (AAA) are a type of Animal Assisted Intervention (AAI) that utilizes structured or
The Healing Power of Farming at CooperRiis This time of year, the Farm Campus of CooperRiis — a residential healing community for adults struggling with
A recent New York Times article described a new study that showed how a weekly routine of yoga and meditation may strengthen thinking skills and