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 […]

Tips for Explaining Your Absence to Friends and Family

Explaining Your Absence to Friends and Family: Scripts and Tips

Tips for Explaining Your Absence to Friends and Family: With Scripts Author: Jemma Strain B.S. Psychology Editor: Emma Loker B.S. 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 talking about these problems.1 Parents and […]

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 – […]