It’s not uncommon for adolescents and teens in Middle Tennessee to struggle with their mental health. Children in our state also face barriers to treatment, especially if they live in a rural area or if their insurance doesn’t cover mental health treatments.
Nearly a third of children in Tennessee have a mental health diagnosis, and only 55% of these children receive treatment services, according to a poll from Vanderbilt University. The poll also found that only 47% of children with anxiety and 39% of children with depression are receiving treatment.
At Embrace U, we’re addressing these challenges by providing comprehensive mental health treatment. Both children and their families participate in the treatment process to create stable, supportive home environments. In this blog post, we’ll discuss how we help adolescents and teens improve their mental health and what you can expect during the treatment process.
How does Embrace U’s Brentwood location help adolescents and teens with their mental health?
We’ve created a safe and peaceful environment in Brentwood, TN where adolescents and teens can work through their mental health challenges with the support of a community that cares. We hold powerful peer support groups and help children learn about coping and communication skills during group therapies. Families attend therapy sessions together, so everyone learns about their role in supporting each other. Each child in our care receives a personalized treatment plan designed to create the type of healing experience they need for long-term mental wellness. As patients transition back to their regular routine, we adjust their treatment schedule as needed and provide continued support.
You’ll follow this process to receive comprehensive mental health treatment for your child:
- Contact us — Our admissions team is available to answer your questions between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekdays. We can provide more information about treatment logistics and help you schedule your consultation and assessment. Give us a call at (615) 656-8624 or send us a message.
- Free clinical consultation — We’ll need to gather some information about your child and your family before our in-depth assessment. During your consultation, you’ll talk with a licensed clinician who can answer questions about how we might be able to help your child and share more about our treatment approaches.
- Psychiatric assessment — Your child will spend some time with a care provider who will guide them through a series of questions about what they’re experiencing. The provider will also be able to answer your child’s questions about treatment. This will give us some insight into what may be causing their symptoms and any mental health conditions your child may be experiencing. We’ll use this information to create your child’s personalized treatment plan.
- Therapeutic assignment — We’ll pair your child with an individual therapist on our team who has the experience and the personality to support them throughout their treatment experience. We’ll also provide details about your child’s specific treatment plan and what to expect during their first days of treatment.
- Comprehensive treatment — Your child will attend group treatments with adolescents or teens around the same age. They’ll see their individual therapist frequently, and caregivers and siblings are expected and encouraged to participate in family therapy sessions. We also hold separate learning sessions just for caregivers.
- Continued support — We gradually reduce treatment hours to support your child and your family in a smooth transition back to school and community life. We’ll still be here for you after your child’s last day of treatment, too. You can reach out to us anytime.
Services we offer at our Brentwood mental health clinic
Our mental health treatment programs in Brentwood are more comprehensive than traditional therapy. In addition to individual therapy, your child will attend group therapy, receive psychiatric evaluations, family counseling, and medication management. They will receive support from their peers and learn emotional regulation skills. Treatment takes place during the day so your child can spend their nights at home. For many families, this means they can avoid inpatient treatment at a hospital or shorten their child’s hospital stay.
We offer these services for teens and adolescents at our Brentwood mental health clinic:
- Partial hospitalization — Our partial hospitalization program (PHP) is the most intensive form of treatment we offer. Patients attend PHP from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. five days a week, and they have time to work on school assignments.
- Intensive outpatient — Our intensive outpatient program (IOP) takes place outside of school hours. It provides a high level of support while adolescents and teens adjust to their school environment.
- Parent U — Parent U offers caregivers opportunities to learn about what their children are going through and learn how to support them at home. You’ll have good conversations with other parents of children who are working on their mental health and receive peer support.
Talk with a licensed clinician at our Brentwood mental health center
Making the decision to seek treatment for your child can be tough, especially if no one in your family has experience with it. We applaud parents who take the time to explore their options and learn about what good mental health looks like. You won’t be doing this alone — you’ll have a community of care providers and other families to support you. Not only will your child receive the individualized care they need, but your entire family will grow, and you may find that you come through this with closer and stronger relationships.
You probably have some questions about treatment and mental health in general. We’d love to answer them! Give us a call today or contact our team. Let’s talk about the next steps in your child’s mental health journey.
