How Families Can Be Involved in Residential and Outpatient Care

Joining the Treatment Process: How Families Can Be Involved in Residential and Outpatient Care

Joining the Treatment Process: How Families Can Be Involved in Residential and Outpatient Care Author: Jemma Strain B.S. Psychology Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Family involvement in teen mental health care can be a powerful tonic in your child’s recovery journey.  Being actively involved in your child’s mental health not only […]

How to Prepare for Your Child’s Admission to Residential Treatment

How to Prepare for Your Child's Admission to Residential Treatment

How to Prepare for your child’s admission to Residential Treatment Author: Jemma Strain B.S. Psychology Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Preparing for your child’s residential treatment might feel strange and unknown. Although you know it’s the best choice for their well-being, it might seem like hiking up a mountain without a […]

When to Escalate a Mental Health Concern

When to Escalate a Mental Health Concern: A Protocol for Social Workers and First Responders

When to Escalate a Mental Health Concern: A Protocol for Social Workers and First Responders Author: Jemma Strain B.S. Psychology Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Mental health is as important to a child’s well-being as their physical health. Yet, although the American Academy of Pediatrics and other mental health organizations declared […]

How to Mentally Prepare for Leaving Your Home for Residential Treatment

How to Mentally Prepare for Leaving Your Home for Residential Treatment

How to Mentally Prepare for Leaving Your Home for Residential Treatment Author: Jemma Strain B.S. Psychology Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Teens and families often go through a wide variety of emotions before leaving home for residential treatment. Your child might feel bombarded by information, be unsure of their goals for […]

Navigating Mental Health Treatment While in School

What Happens to Your Education?: Navigating Mental Health Treatment While in School

What Happens to Your Education?: Navigating Mental Health Treatment While in School Author: Jemma Strain B.S. Psychology Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Education and mental health are two inseparable aspects of a teen’s well-being. But when one of these elements suffers, it has a knock-on effect on the other  – especially […]

Creating a Plan for When Your Child Returns Home

Family Responsibilities and Treatment: Creating a Plan for When Your Child Returns Home

Family Responsibilities and Treatment: Creating a Plan for When Your Child Returns Home Author: Jemma Strain B.S. Psychology Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION The weight of serious mental health issues on teenagers and their families can be difficult to cope with without appropriate support. According to the Centers for Disease Control […]