Emancipated Minors & Mental Health Treatment Rights in Virginia

Home Emancipated Minors & Mental Health Treatment Rights in Virginia Published: 10/16/2026 Authored by: Louise Hartnett, BA Edited by: Michael Fegan, Many young people in need parental consent if they want to engage in therapy or any kind of mental health treatment. Parents can also typically access records and information that would be confidential for […]
Teen Therapy Confidentiality & Privacy Laws in Minnesota

Home Teen Therapy Confidentiality & Privacy Laws in Minnesota Published: 10/16/2026 Authored by: Louise Hartnett, BA Edited by: Michael Fegan, As laws differ across states, many teens aren’t aware of the kinds of treatments they can access for their mental health without involving their parents. And if they do access treatment, they don’t know if […]
PRTF vs. Residential Mental Health Treatment in Virginia

Home PRTF vs. Residential Mental Health Treatment in Virginia Published: 10/14/2026 Authored by: Sean Jackson, Edited by: Michael Fegan, When caregivers start researching PRTF vs. residential treatment options in Virginia for a teen in crisis, the phrasing itself can cause confusion. It sounds like two separate paths to choose between. In reality, a PRTF, or […]
Mobile Crisis Services for Teens in Virginia

Home Mobile Crisis Services for Teens in Virginia: A Parent’s Guide Published: 10/14/2026 Authored by: Sean Jackson, Edited by: Michael Fegan, If your child is in the middle of a mental health crisis right now, or one has happened in the past and you’re bracing for the next one, you don’t have to choose between […]
Emergency Custody Orders (ECOs) for Teens in Virginia
Managing Mental Health Medication Independently for the First Time