Support Groups for Teens: What They Are and How They Benefit Mental Health
Is your teen currently grappling with a mental health disorder? As a parent or caregiver, you likely want to see your teen thriving, especially when it comes to mental health. The good news is that there are plenty of steps you can take to help your child. Adolescence...
What Type of Treatment Can You Expect From General Inpatient Psychiatric Care?
Taking the step to seek inpatient psychiatric care is a courageous decision toward getting the support you need. Inpatient care can provide you with a safe and structured environment where you can focus on your healing and stabilization. It can be a life-changing...
Your Guide to Mental Health Assessments
There are several different types of mental health assessments. Some are online quizzes, some are clinical questionnaires with a scoring system and some are more like a conversation. The purpose of a self-assessment is to get some information about conditions you may...
Understanding PTSD Triggers and How to Cope With Them
Have you ever walked through a crowded mall and suddenly felt a wave of anxiety wash over you? Or maybe a loud bang makes you feel like you’ll jump out of your skin, even if it’s just a car backfiring. For people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), everyday...
8 Key Differences Between Inpatient Hospitalization and Residential Treatment
As of 2022, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) estimated that there are 1,700 residential adult mental health treatment facilities in the U.S. The average number of beds is 49. Each clinic has its own treatment philosophies, and...
Bipolar Disorder: Diagnostic Criteria for Bipolar Types
Changes in mood are natural as you go throughout your day. But if you feel heightened emotions for one week, such as euphoria or agitation, and unbearably sad the next without a clear reason, it might be time to talk to your doctor about bipolar disorder. ...
Can Playing Team Sports Improve Teens’ Mental Health?
In today’s fast-paced world, teenagers are grappling with unprecedented mental health challenges. Studies have revealed a troubling trend that’s resulting in a mental health crisis for teens. Approximately 1 in 7 adolescents aged 10 to 19 experience a mental health...
9 Ways That Teens Can Benefit From Mental Health Services
Being a teenager is a very exciting time. It can also be a very confusing time, especially with mental health. Mental health challenges are incredibly common in teens. Studies show that around 50% of teens experience a mental health disorder at some point in their...
How Can You Help a Teenager With Both Anxiety and Depression?
When you think of anxiety and depression in teens, you may have a stereotypical image of constant worrying, tear-stained pillows and withdrawn behavior. However, reality can be much more complicated. Teens struggling with these mental health conditions can look like...