Second Opinions Before Admission

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Second Opinions Before Admission Published: 03/31/2026 | Updated: 05/18/2026 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology It can be hard to hear that a mental health professional thinks your teenager needs mental health treatment. You want to trust the professionals, but you also want to be sure it’s the best […]

Talking to Your Teen About Residential Treatment

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Talking to Your Teen About Residential Treatment Published: 03/31/2026 | Updated: 03/31/2026 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Like many parents, you might be watching your teen attempt to cope with their mental health without success and realize that nothing you’ve tried so far has been helping. Knowing how […]

Red Flags When Choosing Programs

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Red Flags to Look For When Choosing Teen Mental Health Programs Published: 03/31/2026 | Updated: 05/18/2026 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Deciding that your teen needs a higher level of mental health care can be one of the most difficult decisions a parent ever has to make. Most […]

Parent Reviews and Testimonials

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Using Parent Reviews and Testimonials to Choose Teen Mental Health Treatment Facilities Published: 03/31/2026 | Updated: 05/18/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Like for many parents, trying to find the right mental health support for your teen may be a challenge. Maybe you’ve spent hours researching and reading teen […]