Taking Time Off School for Mental Health

What to Tell Your School About Taking Time Off for Mental Health

What to Tell Your School About Taking Time Off School for Mental Health Author: Jemma Strain B.S. Psychology Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION The percentage of teenagers who have needed specialty mental health treatment, such as residential services, has been increasing over the last decade. This means that these teenagers likely […]

Mental Health Referral Guide for School Counselors

Mental Health Referral Guide for School Counselors: Identifying At-Risk Students

Mental Health Referral Guide for School Counselors: Identifying At-Risk Students Author: Jemma Strain B.S. Psychology Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION There’s a growing need for school-based mental health services.  Before the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a steady rise in teen mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. Yet, after the […]

Case Workers: Referring Teens to Residential or Outpatient Care

Case Workers and Mental Health: Referring Clients for Residential or Outpatient Care

Case Workers and Mental Health: Referring Clients for Residential or Outpatient Care Author: Jemma Strain B.S. Psychology Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Case workers and mental health care are regularly intertwined. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression are on the rise – […]

Confidentiality and Mental Health Referrals

Confidentiality and Mental Health Referrals: Privacy Laws and Duty of Care

Confidentiality and Mental Health Referrals: Privacy Laws and Duty of Care Author: Jemma Strain B.S. Psychology Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Opening up to a mental health professional about problems can be a big concern for children and teenagers. They might be unsure about what professionals will do with the information […]

Overcoming Common Barriers to Mental Health Treatment

Overcoming Common Barriers to Mental Health Treatment: What Holds People Back and How to Push Forward

Overcoming Common Barriers to Mental Health Treatment: What Holds People Back and How to Push Forward Author: Jemma Strain B.S. Psychology Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Studies show that up to 80% of teenagers with mental health conditions don’t receive treatment due to barriers preventing them from seeking support.1 If you […]

Stigma and Guilt Around Seeking Mental Health Care

The Fear of Judgment: Tackling Stigma and Guilt Around Seeking Mental Health Care

The Fear of Judgment: Tackling Stigma and Guilt Around Seeking Mental Health Care Author: Jemma Strain B.S. Psychology Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Coping with a mental health condition can be highly challenging. Yet, for many teenagers, the negative attitudes and beliefs that other people hold can be even worse – […]