Because there is no definitive mental health test for any mental health diagnosis, it can often be difficult to pinpoint exactly what is going on. Especially with children who are not always able to effectively communicate their emotions or struggles, it is difficult to identify every...
With Self-Injury Awareness Day having just passed on March 1, it is a good time to bring to light some common myths about teen self-harm. It is a topic that is often not discussed, due to the misconceptions and stigma associated with self-injurious behavior. As...
Similar to the variety of different office environments, each therapeutic center has its own environment. Whether specifically designed or not, a patient’s environment impacts their success in treatment. Milieu therapy focuses on a patient’s environment, in addition to their therapeutic needs. According to Washington State Addictions...
[caption id="attachment_3849" align="alignnone" width="519"] Photo Source: Flickr User- Anna Gutermuth[/caption] People use the term “nervous breakdown” frequently. You might have even said the phrase during a high-stress week of work overload or family problems. Though some people over-dramatize their stress by calling it a nervous breakdown, a...
[caption id="attachment_3845" align="alignnone" width="401"] Photo Source: Flickr User- Marta Breiio[/caption] When teens become increasingly upset or have extreme mood swings, it is easy to dismiss these warning signs as typical teen behavior. Their hormones are askew, they are going through puberty, and they are overly concerned...
By eighth grade, 28 percent of kids will try alcohol, 15 percent will have smoked cigarettes and 16.5 percent will use marijuana. Substance use and abuse is on the rise among American teens. What’s even more worrisome is the potency of drugs is also increasing, making addictions that much more...
[caption id="attachment_3839" align="alignright" width="466"] Photo Source: Flickr User- Alice Carrier[/caption] Did you know that learning a few scales on the piano or a chord progression on the guitar could potentially help reduce anxiety in children? It’s true. Sure, we have heard the claims that listening to classical...
[caption id="attachment_3835" align="alignnone" width="485"] Photo Source: Flickr User- Victor Bezrukov[/caption] According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, close to half of all people will develop a mental illness at some point during their lifetime. With the great demand for mental health facilities to treat...
[caption id="attachment_3833" align="alignright" width="447"] Photo Source: Flickr User Victor Bezrukov[/caption] When there is a traumatic event or accumulation of stressors, an adolescent might not have the ability to cope with their emotions and environment. This can result in intense feelings of depression and fear coupled with dangerous...
[caption id="attachment_3823" align="alignnone" width="425"] Photo Source: Flickr User Fox Valley Institute[/caption] The teenage years are a struggle for both parents and teens alike. You know some rebellion and emotional issues are normal for adolescents, but how do you know when to step in and seek help...
