Confidentiality and Mental Health Referrals
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 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 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 – […]
Supporting Your Child in Treatment
Supporting Your Child in Treatment: What to Do and What not to Do Author: Jemma Strain B.S. Psychology Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Supporting your child in treatment can feel like a minefield. Research shows that teenagers not only view their mental health from their own perspective but also through their […]
What to Say to Someone in a Mental Health Crisis
What to Say (and What Not to Say) to Someone in a Mental Health Crisis Author: Jemma Strain B.S. Psychology Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION America’s youth are experiencing a mental health crisis. Studies show that nearly 20% of teenagers in the U.S. have experienced a mental health condition, with mental […]
Supporting a Child with Severe Mental Illness
Supporting a Child with Severe Mental Illness: A Guide to Stability and Care Author: Jemma Strain B.S. Psychology Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION If your child is showing signs of a severe mental illness, you are undoubtedly feeling a wide range of emotions. You might be feeling scared, fearful, or even […]