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Questions Parents Should Ask Before Choosing a PHP/IOP for Teens

When it comes to supporting teenagers through their mental health challenges, trying to find the right way to help your teen can feel overwhelming. It can be difficult to know where to begin, there may even be some treatment options you were never aware o...

January 01, 1970

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The Importance of Family in PHP & IOP For Teens

In 2023, about 40% of teens reported struggling with persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness according to a recent study released by the US Department of Health Services, Centers for Disease Control. Adolescence can often be a tricky period of lif...

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TOP 3 Breathing Exercises for Anxiety

Anxiety: a necessary evil, or an evolutionary advantage? No matter how you view it, experiencing anxiety can be deeply upsetting. As humans we are always looking for ways to ease the discomfort and rightfully so, we all just want to feel okay again.

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How a Social Media Detox (Digital Detox) Transforms Your Mental Health

Once upon a time, I was a curious kid with nothing but a flip phone and access to my parents’ computer. I stumbled across a fun website called Myspace; a social media platform where I could express myself. I shared my favorite photos and music with my fri...

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Teen IOP: How Do Intensive Outpatient Treatment Programs Work?

Navigating the challenges of adolescence can be overwhelming, especially when mental health issues come into play. For teenagers and their families, finding the right level of mental health support is crucial to fostering healing, growth, and long-term we...

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Can Anxiety Cause High Blood Pressure?

When anxiety spikes, does your blood pressure follow? Many wonder whether their mental health can impact their physical well-being, specifically if anxiety could lead to high blood pressure. You might be surprised to learn that anxiety can have a signific...

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What Love Is Blind Can Teach Us About Mental Health

Reality TV often gets a bad rap for being over-the-top, dramatic, and, at times, unrealistic. But every once in a while, a show comes along that inadvertently sheds light on real psychological and relational dynamics. Love Is Blind, Netflix’s hit social ...

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Anxiety in Teens: Key Signs to Watch for at School

According to The Child Mind Institute and The Center for Disease Control and Prevention, anxiety disorders are the most common psychiatric disorder among adolescents, ages 13-18, and a highly prevalent psychiatric disorder among younger children ages 2-12...

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How to Create a Self-Care Routine That Supports Your Mental Health

Do you find yourself feeling frustrated or rolling your eyes when your therapist wants to revisit the topic of “self-care”? You’re definitely not alone. One reason why this term has become aggravating for so many is because of its constant overuse and mis...

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Psychiatrist vs Therapist: How Are They Different?

When I first started exploring the idea of working in the mental health field, I quickly realized how overwhelming it can be to understand the different types of mental health providers. Scrolling through provider profiles online, I noticed a sea of smili...

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Tension Headaches: Your Expert Guide

Do you often find yourself battling headaches that feel like a tight band around your head? You're likely dealing with tension headaches, a prevalent issue that many mistake for ordinary stress or fatigue. Keep reading to learn about the causes, symptoms,...

February 28, 2025

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Is ADHD a Disability?

Yes, ADHD is a disability. Attention- Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a complex neuro-cognitive disorder that according to the ADA qualifies as a disability under specific measures. ADHD is a highly genetic neurodevelopmental disorder that impair...

February 28, 2025

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