Back to School Starts Here

A new school year brings new opportunities—but it can also bring new stress. Whether you're preparing a young child for their first day, helping a teen adjust to a new routine, or sending a college student off to campus, taking care of mental health is just as important as packing school supplies.

This month, we're sharing resources to help students and families start the school year feeling supported, healthy, and prepared.

Supporting Student Athletes Beyond the Game

Sports can build confidence, discipline, and teamwork—but they can also bring unique pressures around performance, nutrition, and body image.

In our latest blog, we explore the connection between athletics and eating disorders, including warning signs to watch for and how parents, coaches, and athletes can help create healthier environments where performance never comes at the expense of well-being.

Read the Blog: Eating Disorders & Athletics

Did You Know? Our Providers Are Also Teachers.

RCBM's commitment to behavioral health extends beyond our clinic walls. Many of our providers serve as faculty members, clinical instructors, and mentors, helping educate future physicians, psychologists, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.

Their dedication to education reflects our commitment to advancing behavioral medicine while providing exceptional care to our patients.

Meet Our Faculty

Participate in a Paid Research Study on

Daily Functioning

Are you an adult with ADHD taking Jornay PM® or another extended-release stimulant medication for ADHD?

(Examples include: Vyvanse, Concerta, Focalin XR, Mydayis, Dyanavel XR, or any generic equivalents)

RCBM, in conjunction with Oakland University, is conducting a research study on differences in daily functioning between adults receiving different treatments for ADHD. Participation is voluntary.

Individuals with severe psychiatric conditions (e.g., schizophrenia) or taking non-ADHD psychoactive medications expected to substantially affect alertness, sleep, or daily functioning (e.g., sedative-hypnotics) are not eligible.

What's involved?

✓ One brief 5-minute survey to check eligibility.

✓ Six brief surveys across 1 week (2 per day on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday).

✓ Each survey takes 2-5 minutes, for a total time commitment of 20 minutes across the full study week.

✓ Up to $70 in compensation!

Check this link to learn more and see if you qualify:

https://rcbmnet.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Sm35cbmbDmA3Hg

Questions? Contact Dr. Richard Powell (rpowell@rcbm.net) or Prof. Lisa Welling (welling@oakland.edu).

Thank you!

The RCBM Team

Learn More And See If You Qualify

Labor Day Office Hours

Please be advised that our office will be closed on Monday, September 7th, in observance of the holiday. Prescription refill requests received over the holiday weekend will be processed on Tuesday, September 8th, and Wednesday, September 9th, in the order they were received. Have a fun and safe Labor Day weekend!

Stay Connected

Thank you for being part of the RCBM community!

As we head into a new school year, remember that support is always available. Whether you're navigating academic pressures, life transitions, or mental health concerns, our team is here to help every step of the way.

📩 Have a topic you'd like us to cover in a future newsletter? Simply reply to this email—we'd love to hear from you.

Best Wishes,

The RCBM Team