De-escalation Techniques for Crisis Situations
De-escalation Techniques for Crisis SituationS Author: Jemma Strain B.S. Psychology Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Managing mental health crises can be a frightening experience. You may not know if you’ll say the wrong thing, make the situation worse, or freeze on the spot. You might also not want to prepare for […]
Recognizing Codependency in Teens
Recognizing Codependency in Teens: When Helping Turns into Enabling Author: Jemma Strain B.S. Psychology Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Codependency can be defined as an unhealthy devotion to a relationship at the cost of someone’s needs – and can happen in many different types of relationships. Codependency can lead to enabling […]
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Adolescents
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Adolescents: Is It Right for You? Author: Jemma Strain B.S. Psychology Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION TMS therapy for teens is considered to be an “innovative” mental health treatment. What this means is that it’s a new, creative method of treating issues such as depression. But what […]
The Role of Nutrition and Sleep in Teen Mental Health
The Role of Nutrition and Sleep in Teen Mental Health Author: Jemma Strain B.S. Psychology Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Food and sleep are fuel for a teenager’s mental health and well-being. Our brains are always “on the go,” taking care of our moods, thoughts, movements, breathing, and senses. However, if […]
Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in Crisis
Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in Crisis Author: Jemma Strain B.S. Psychology Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION LGBTQ+ youth crisis support is, unfortunately, highly necessary in schools and the community. In comparison to non-LGBTQ+ teens, youth who identify as LGBTQ+ are more likely to experience issues such as rejection, discrimination, and violence. In […]
Innovative Treatments in Mental Healthcare
Innovative Treatments in Mental Healthcare Author: Jemma Strain B.S. Psychology Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Innovative treatments in mental healthcare can help provide much-needed treatment for millions of teenagers in the U.S. Whereas, at one time, options for mental health treatment were limited to traditional techniques, professionals around the world have […]
