If your loved one is struggling with a mental health disorder, a residential treatment facility may be the best course of action in helping them recover. Residential mental health treatment is designed to help people manage their symptoms, cope with difficult triggers, and develop the skills to live a healthy, independent life. It is an […]

For youth struggling with mental health disorders, an age-appropriate treatment facility is advised. Adolescent mental health facilities are recommended for teenagers struggling with ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, and other mental health related problems. Read on to learn more.  Mental health disorders are on the rise, particularly in youth. Each year, it is estimated […]

Is your teenager acting out, or simply acting out of the norm? Is your teenager showing signs of depression, violent behavior, or substance abuse? Is he or she defying all the rules you’ve set, and/or abandoning school? If you’ve answered “yes,” it is likely that something significant is troubling your teenager, and causing him or […]

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), about 1 in every 5 adults, and 1 in 6 youth, experience a mental health disorder each year in the United States. A mental health disorder, more commonly known as a mental illness, is a medical condition that disrupts a person’s thoughts, feelings, mood, and ability […]

Health is all-encompassing. While many people define health by physical traits, like body strength, nutrition, and sleeping patterns, there is much more than what meets the eye. Mental health and behavioral health – how a person thinks, feels, and acts – are also key components to their overall well-being. However, mental health and behavioral health […]

When a person uses drugs, a chemical reaction takes place within the brain. Depending on the drug, a user may experience a surge of dopamine (the “happy” hormone), which causes an intense wave of euphoria. Or, the drugs imitate the brain’s natural neurotransmitters and change the way a user’s body processes information. This can lead […]

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a category of healthcare that applies research findings and scientific evidence to the care of patients. It enables clinicians to make informed, evidence-based decisions for treatment, which in turn leads to better patient outcomes and a higher quality of care.   For those treating or even struggling with drug addiction, evidence-based treatment […]

When a person is struggling with substance abuse and an inability to stop using drugs, despite the harmful consequences, inpatient addiction treatment is usually recommended. Inpatient treatment provides people with a safe and supportive place to heal while they recover from drug addiction. Inpatient addiction treatment is synonymous with residential drug treatment, meaning that clients […]

Teenagers are often impulsive, acting on emotions and inclinations without thinking the consequences through. As a result, teens can get into dangerous situations, make poor decisions, and occasionally have trouble learning from their actions. Teenagers can also be moody, insecure, and eager to fit in with their peers. However, there is a biological explanation for […]

There is an ongoing rise in teenage mental health problems. While the COVID-19 pandemic has played a causal role in recent trends, mental health issues have been steadily increasing for years.   Between 2009 and 2019, the number of teenagers facing persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness increased 40 percent, according to historical data from the […]