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How IEPs & 504 Plans Can Help Support Mental Health In School
Individual education programs (IEPs) and 504 plans are designed to prevent young people from being denied an appropriate education on the basis of various physical, cognitive, and psychological concerns. Though
What to Do When Your Teen Refuses Treatment
A teen refusing to finish their homework can cause a minor family conflict. But a teen refusing treatment for a mental health concern can become a major problem. The good
How To Talk To Your Teen About Treatment
Most parents we talk to have already made the hard decision by the time they pick up the phone. What’s holding them up isn’t whether their teen needs treatment. It’s
Understanding Mental Health Levels of Care for Teens
Mental health treatment for teens can occur in a several environments and include a range of therapies and support services. When you understand the various mental health levels of care
How to Set Boundaries With a Struggling Teen
Setting boundaries with teens is a way to reinforce your family’s core values and establish clear expectations before a problem occurs. Though testing limits is a natural part of adolescent
Substance Use & Mental Health In Teens
In addition to dealing with the typical trials and tribulations of adolescence, today’s younger generations have also endured a global pandemic, financial instability for many families, significant cultural shifts, and
Signs of Substance Abuse Among Teens
If you’ve found yourself watching your teenager more closely lately and wondering whether the mood swings, the new friends, or the locked bedroom door are normal adolescence or something more
Teen Mental Health Warning Signs: What Every Parent Should Know
If you’ve been watching your teenager more closely lately — wondering whether the withdrawal, the mood swings, or the dropped activities are just adolescence or something more — that instinct
Types of Anxiety Medications for Teens
For many teens with anxiety, prescription medications have proved to be safe and effective sources of lasting relief. Call Hillcrest Adolescent Treatment Center today at 800-275-1707 to learn more about
