Implementing School-Based Mental Health Screenings
When and How to Implement Mental Health Screening in Schools December 14, 2025 Authored by: Jayme Wium, Writer Edited by: Aja Chavez, LPCC, LMFT CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Providing mental health screening in schools is one of the best ways to identify mental health issues when they’re most likely to arise. Many people who […]
Teen Psychiatric Hospitalization: Voluntary vs. Involuntary Commitment
Teen Psychiatric Hospitalization:Voluntary vs. Involuntary Commitment Published: 04/21/2025 | Updated: 01/21/2026 Authored by: Jayme Wium, Writer Edited by: Aja Chavez, LPCC, LMFT CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Navigating teen inpatient mental health care is certainly challenging, but reaching out for help is a powerful act of love. Understanding what psychiatric commitment for teens is before […]
Recognizing Mistreatment in Adolescent Mental Health Treatment
Recognizing Mistreatmentin Adolescent Mental Health Treatment Author: Jayme Wium Writer Editor: Aja Chavez AMFT, APCC CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION In 2023, over 20% of teens between the ages of 12 and 17 had a current diagnosed mental health or behavioral health condition¹. This means that more than 5.3 million teens needed mental health care, […]
Self-Care for Parents: 10 Tips to Protect Your Mental Health
In the hubbub of the day, it can be easy for parents to forget one very important thing: you can’t pour from an empty cup. When parents forget about their own well-being, they can struggle to care for their children and family. That’s where self-care for parents comes in. How important self-care is for parents […]
How to Cope with an Angry Teenager: 10 Tips for Parents to Support Your Teen With Anger Issues
If you’re a parent of a teenager, you’ve probably found yourself walking on eggshells sometimes, wondering “Why is my teen always so angry?” One minute they’re laughing at a message on their phone, the next minute they’re slamming doors, shouting, swearing, or giving you the silent treatment. It’s confusing and tiring, and if we’re being […]
5 Mental Health Tips for Parents of Teenagers
Parenting a teenager can be hugely rewarding…and at the same time emotionally draining. What happens when the pressure builds up and your own mental health starts to take a hit? The all-round demands of raising a teen can lead to you feeling burnt-out, anxious, or depressed, which affects not only you but your family too. […]
