Posts Tagged ‘residential treatment’
Social Anxiety in Teens Can be Stopped: How to Treat It
Social anxiety (formerly referred to as social phobia) was once considered an uncommon disorder. Data from the National Institute of Mental Health National Comorbidity Survey Replication indicates an estimated 7.1% of U.S Adults had social anxiety in the past year. More than 12% will experience social anxiety at some point in their lives. A similar…
Read MoreMental Psychotherapy Treatment: Insight-Oriented Therapy
Insight-oriented therapy is a client-centered type of talk therapy that questions “how well do you know yourself.” Also known as insight therapy, insight-oriented therapy strives to guide your teen towards developing a better, improved understanding of self. It is an approach to mental health and wellness that focuses on helping your teen understand how their…
Read MoreWhat Can Your Teen Bring to A Teen Treatment Center?
Leaving home and entering a residential treatment facility like Hillcrest Adolescent Treatment Center in Agoura Hills, California, can be a difficult, confusing, and stressful time for both the parents and the teen going to treatment. Before physically entering a residential treatment program, parents and teens will learn a lot about what to expect from their…
Read MoreWhat Can You Expect After Residential Treatment?
For many people who live with a mental health disorder, including eating disorders, making a choice to go into residential treatment is not only one of the most challenging and difficult but also one of the most vital steps on their path to recovery. For families of teens who are experiencing these struggles, parents must…
Read MoreEating Disorders: When an Epidemic Expands
Earlier this year, an article in The Guardian out of the United Kingdom reported that hospital admissions resulting from young people experiencing anorexia and bulimia were on the rise. Though a variety of groups aimed at reducing the amount of imagery of skinny models has helped, today’s teens are still facing eating disorders. And when…
Read MoreWhy Choose Residential Treatment for your Teenager
Are you the parent of a teenager with significant mental health issues? Perhaps your teen has multiple diagnoses, takes medication, sees providers regularly, and is still struggling. We want you to know you’re not alone and it is okay. It might not seem like it now. You might be racking your brain to determine where…
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