What to Do When Your Child Is in a Mental Health Crisis

Emergency Situations: What to Do When Your Child Is in a Mental Health Crisis

Emergency Situations:What to Do When Your Child Is in a Mental Health Crisis Author: Jemma Strain B.S. Psychology Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Mental health crisis intervention for teens may be needed now more than ever.  Research shows that mental health conditions in teens, such as depression, are on the rise. […]

Is Residential Treatment Right for Your Teen?

How to Recognize When a Child Needs Residential Mental Health Treatment

is residential treatment right for your teen? Author: Jemma Strain B.S. Psychology Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Deciding when to seek inpatient mental health care for a child can be a life-changing choice. If you’re concerned about a teenager’s mental well-being, you’re likely distressed and confused. For this reason, we aim […]

Setting Boundaries When Supporting Someone in Treatment

Setting Healthy Boundaries When Supporting Someone in Treatment

Setting Healthy Boundaries When Supporting Someone in Treatment Author: Jemma Strain B.S. Psychology Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Setting boundaries can be hard. You might want to be as involved as possible in your child’s life, not want to say “no,” or meet resistance from your child when you try to […]

Parent’s Guide to Mental Health Support

Parent’s Guide to Mental Health Support for Their Child: From Diagnosis to Recovery

Parent’s Guide to Mental Health Support for Their Child: From Diagnosis to Recovery Author: Jemma Strain B.S. Psychology Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION According to the American Psychiatric Association, half of all mental health issues develop by the age of 14. This means that a teenager may receive a mental health […]

The Role of Mental Health Tribunals

The Role of Mental Health Tribunals: How Decisions About Your Child's Care Are Made

The Role of Mental Health Tribunals:How Decisions About Your Child’s Care Are Made Author: Jemma Strain B.S. Psychology Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION In court-ordered mental health treatment, a court recognizes that someone needs mental health support to help give them structure and plans for recovering safely from a diagnosis. However, […]

Legal Rights for Patients & Families

Legal Rights and Mental Health: An Overview for Patients and Families

Legal Rights and Mental Health: An Overview for Patients and Families Author: Jemma Strain B.S. Psychology Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION If you or someone you care about is experiencing mental health difficulties, you may feel like your life is spiralling out of control. Deciding that you need mental health treatment […]