[caption id="attachment_3863" align="alignright" width="430"] Photo Source: Flickr User- Feggy Art[/caption] The stereotypical portrayal of people with mental health issues is someone who is violent, recluse or unpredictable. But the reality is that teen mental health has no stereotypes. The straight A student or the student barely passing,...
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...
