Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 26, 2023 Updated: March 16, 2023 Autism is a disorder that affects the way the brain processes information. People who are diagnosed with autism are often on a spectrum. The difference between low-functioning and high-functioning autism can be drastic, but both…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: May 20, 2022 Updated: May 23, 2022 Therapy can make a significant difference in every stage of life. For adolescents, individual therapy can prove a safe space without teachers, peers, or family members to talk about stress, fear of failure, and general…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: May 13, 2022 Updated: May 23, 2022 Emotions are an integral part of daily life. They also change from moment to moment. For teenagers, hormones, prolonged stress, and a lack of mental health support can make it a challenge to manage emotions.…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 29, 2022 Updated: May 11, 2022 Mental health is a delicate topic, but it is a topic that’s important to talk about. Many teens today struggle with mental health issues, and often, the adults who love them are ill-equipped to help…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 28, 2022 Updated: May 11, 2022 Studies have shown that adolescent girls have higher drug and alcohol use than their male peers. Trauma-informed substance abuse treatment for adolescents is the most effective path the supporting teen girls who abuse drugs and…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 27, 2022 Updated: April 28, 2022 Stress Awareness Month is celebrated to raise awareness of stress in teenagers and help them develop coping skills. The message is simple, which is what you think about can affect your body. Stress Awareness Month…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 26, 2022 Updated: April 28, 2022 Addiction recovery is a journey of self-discovery and learning how to be emotionally healthy in the midst of chaos. A somatic experiencing program can teach you how to let go of thoughts and emotions that…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 21, 2022 Updated: May 20, 2022 Addiction is a disease that can be devastating for teens. There is no one-size-fits-all addiction treatment plan for teen girls. Each person has different preferences and needs. If a teen you love is struggling with…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: March 9, 2022 Updated: March 18, 2022 Mental health therapy for teens is a preventative measure to help establish a solid mental and emotional foundation and deal with mental health problems. Teenagers need therapy for a variety of reasons. Treatment is designed…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: March 7, 2022 Updated: March 18, 2022 Self-harming behavior involves causing intentional harm to oneself or others, such as cutting, burning, or overdose. Self-harm may begin innocently and gradually become more severe. Mental health treatment for teens is the most effective way…