Whether prescribed or not prescribed, mixing medications with alcohol or other illegal substances can have unwanted and unpredictable consequences. We can help ourselves, our loved ones, and our community by understanding the dangers and taking necessary steps to protect each other. When mixed with alcohol, certain...
The holiday season is full of fun and memorable experiences but can be stressful for many parents. In addition to regular obligations, parents may stress about financial issues due to so many expenses happening in such little time. Throw in the other hustle and bustle of...
As behavioral health professionals at ViewPoint, we often see teens struggling with mental illness. While it's essential to be aware of mental health issues all year, Mental Illness Awareness Month is when we can focus on increasing public awareness and education about this issue. One of...
Over the years, mental health issues, such as suicidal thoughts, have been taken much more seriously than in the past. It’s a step in the right direction, as no one wants to see their loved one struggle with mental health issues. If it’s expected that someone...
No parent wants to learn about their teenager messing around with prescription drugs. While drugs like marijuana, heroin, cocaine, and more get a lot of headlines, prescription drug abuse is just as much of a problem worldwide. It’s also often harder to detect, with prescription drugs...
Here at ViewPoint, we combine all aspects of your teen's life that make a significant difference in academics, socializing, and a comfortable environment that works in your teen's best interests. Now having this picture in mind allows us to form a solid long-term plan for treatment....
Pride Month gets more and more celebrated around the United States in June. What started as a parade celebration in New York City in 1970 has started to grow all around the world. At ViewPoint, we know how special this can be for past and...
Have you, or a loved one, been diagnosed with bipolar disorder? This diagnosis can lead to a lot of confusion as you struggle to understand just what the disorder is and how it may affect your life and your family. Other questions may arise regarding what...
The month of April became Autism Awareness Month in 1970. Since then, anyone touched by autism has spent the month attempting to raise additional awareness for this challenging issue that affects entire families. ViewPoint Center, an inpatient mental health treatment and assessment hospital, has a...
Good mental health and good nutrition are significantly linked. The truth is that the food we eat directly impacts our experiences in our bodies mentally and physically. However, this is not always a perspective that is popularly promoted. When we think of nutrition, we often think...