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 importance of goal setting and the successes it brings are frequently studied. Four categories can distill success focus, hold aim, build self-esteem, and reconcile the process’s length. In the rest of the article, we will go through these elements in more detail and how to...
Here at ViewPoint, we can’t stress enough the importance of focusing on sobriety during the holiday season. Certain things can trigger addiction and substance abuse during this time of year, especially during holiday celebrations among family and friends. The stress and pressure to have a...
With the holiday season in full swing, many people will encounter family members they have not regularly seen or spoken to throughout the past year. While television shows and movies often portray time with family as a nostalgic blend of re-connection, joyous celebration, and easy...
October is Bullying Prevention Month, and many schools and other organizations are busy getting the word out about preventing and stopping bullying in its tracks. Bullying can sometimes be challenging to detect, as often the perpetrators conduct their activities out of the line of sight...
The Washington Post recently reported that it looks like the 18-year-old Munich shooter that killed 9 people was an isolated and depressed teen who had experienced bullying. Investigators also say he had issues with panic attacks when thrown into social situations and was obsessed with...
Is your teen impulsive? Do they have a hard time controlling their anger or frustration? A lack of self control in teens can lead to a whole bunch of problems down the line. Self control in teens lies in your teen’s ability to self-regulate. Self-regulation...
Is your struggling student having issues focusing or solving problems? Or are they having issues thinking outside of the box or being flexible? According to a recent article by PsychCentral, the answer may be between squeezing a hard ball versus a soft ball with your...
“Oh, she’s crazy”, “Yeah, that guy is a maniac”, “That person is nuts”; these are all phrases people say on a regular basis to describe people they perceive to have mental health issues. And all of these phrases are super negative. Why? Because our society...
A teen assessment center is all about clarifying a teen’s diagnosis and making sure it’s correct. Licensed experts such as a psychologist, psychiatrist, professional therapist and psychiatric nurse practitioner will review an adolescent’s current diagnosis and medication for its accuracy and effectiveness, then improve it...