Brookhaven Hospital: Mental Health Treatment for Behavioral Health Problems, Chemical Dependency, Eating Disorders, Brain Injuries, and Renewal Christian Treatment and Recovery

Monday, March 03, 2008 8:47 AM
posted by Aric Thorpe, MHR

Jordan Burnham had everything to live for

Jordan Burnham had everything to live for. He was popular, captain of his school golf team, an anchor on the school news team, a pitcher, and even home coming king. However, Jordan had a secret, a secret that many teenagers conceal, a secret of depression. Jordan reportedly felt an extreme amount of pressure to perform academically, balancing his schooling with all of the other areas of his involvement. When the pressure became too much Jordan, rather than discussing his problem with friends or family, turned to alcohol. Jordan’s parents recall that they found beer and liquor in the trunk of his car once, which was an unusual behavior for Jordan. As the stress, depression and alcohol use went unspoken, Jordan decided to take his life by jumping from the 9th floor window in his parents loft. Amazingly, he survived to tell his story. According to Jordan the one thing that he feels could have changed things and prevented his suicide attempt would have been talking to someone about his suicidal thoughts. The follow video from CNN.com tells his story <click here>

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Rolf B. Gainer, Ph.D., Diplomate ABDA, is the Chief Executive Office at Brookhaven Hospital and the Vice President of Rehabilitation Institutes of America. Dr. Gainer has been involved in the design and operation of treatment programs since 1977.

Stephen Harnish, MD is the Medical Director of Brookhaven Hospital. Dr. Harnish is a member of the American Psychiatric Association and is well known in Oklahoma for his informative radio and television appearances.

Aric Thorpe, MHR, is Brookhaven Hospital's Pastoral Liaison Representative. He conducts the quarterly Minister's Lifeline series and provides mental health information to pastors and clergy.

Sarah McGee, BA, serves as the Community Education Provider for Brookhaven Hospital. She provides information on mental health and drug and alcohol treatment to healthcare professionals in Oklahoma and surrounding states.

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