Explore the profound mind-body connection with Elena Monica, an addiction therapist and PhD candidate. This series delves into how mental states impact physical health, using stress and cortisol as examples. Monica introduces addiction models, including the brain disease and threefold models, emphasizing a holistic approach to recovery that integrates clinical care with community support.

Elena Monica, PhD-C
Vero Mind Body Medicine
VMBM
1445 38th Ave.
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Elena@VeroMindBodyMedicine.com

Crisis & Immediate Help

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 - 24/7 crisis support; suicide, mental health and substance-use crises

211 / New Horizons Mobile Response Team: Dial 211 - 24/7 crisis access and mobile response across the Treasure Coast

New Horizons Emergency Screening: 772-672-8470 - 24/7 screening at 4500 W. Midway Rd., Fort Pierce

New Horizons Mobile Response Team: 772-468-3909 - Community crisis assessment and referral

Emergency: 911 - Immediate danger or medical emergency.