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

How to Prepare for your child’s admission to Residential Treatment Published: 04/04/2025 | Updated: 02/04/2026 Authored by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip 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 […]
When to Escalate a Mental Health Concern

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 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 November 2, 2025 Authored by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip 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 […]
Creating a Plan for When Your Child Returns Home

Family Responsibilities and Treatment: Creating a Plan for When Your Child Returns Home Published: 03/30/2025 | Updated: 01/14/2026 Authored by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip 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 […]
Tips for Explaining Your Absence to Friends and Family

Tips for Explaining Your Absence to Friends and Family: With Scripts November 3, 2025 Authored by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Mental health issues are an increasingly common concern in every culture around the globe. Yet, one thing that’s almost equally as common is difficulty […]