Washington State Teen Mental Health Rights

Washington State Teen Mental Health Rights: Crisis Intervention, Court-Ordered Treatment, and Patient Protections

Washington State Teen Mental Health Rights:Crisis Intervention, Court-Ordered Treatment, and Patient Protections Author: Jayme Wium Writer Editor: Aja Chavez AMFT, APCC CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Some of the data gathered in Washington tells us that mental health treatment needs are in demand in the state. The Washington State Department of Health has statistics showing […]

How Pediatricians Can Support Mental Health Referrals

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How Pediatricians Can Support Mental Health Referrals June 26, 2025 Authored by: Jayme Wium, Writer Edited by: Aja Chavez, LPCC, LMFT CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Gone are the days when the local GP did routine healthcare. The need for pediatric mental health care for teens is growing. Nowadays, with mental health awareness improving, more […]

Neurofeedback Therapy for Teens

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Neurofeedback Therapy for Teens Author: Emma Loker B.S. Editor: Aja Chavez AMFT, APCC CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Why does your teen explode over what seems like nothing? One minute, they’re fine. The next, they’re slamming doors and screaming at the top of their voice while you’re left wondering what just happened. You’ve probably asked […]

Implementing School-Based Mental Health Screenings

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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

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 Mistreatment in Adolescent Mental Health Treatment: clinical negligence in mental health care for teens

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, […]