According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 5% of teens struggle with PTSD. PTSD can severely worsen a teen's mental well-being and can impact their lives. From negatively impacting academic performance to fracturing relationships with loved ones, PTSD, if left untreated, can damage virtually all areas of your child's life. At Embrace U, we
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About 1 in 7 10-19 year olds struggle with a mental disorder. Because many teens struggle with mental health symptoms, many people may wonder if puberty causes mental illness. While puberty can not directly cause a mental health disorder, there are a variety of factors, from changing stressors to bullying, hormonal changes, and more, that can
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Children and teens can experience panic attacks, although these brief episodes of intense anxiety that cause physical symptoms are more common in adults. Panic attacks can be extremely terrifying to experience, or witness, in your child. It’s critical to recognize that while panic attacks won’t cause any physical harm to your child or teen, there
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About 1 in 7 teens struggle with a mental health disorder, according to the World Health Organization. Untreated mental health disorders can severely impact an adolescent’s life, potentially interfering with their relationships, education, and self-esteem. Keep reading to learn why adolescent mental health is so important, and several ways in which a teen’s mental health
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What to expect during admission at Embrace U The admission and intake process for Embrace U’s outpatient treatment programs is designed to be straightforward and supportive. It’s typically the first time we’ll interact with your child and assess their symptoms. We’ll answer any questions you have about our therapy groups, mental health providers, modalities, outcomes, or
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One of the most frightening, confusing, and heartbreaking things a parent can hear is that their child is considering suicide. It can be hard to know how to talk to a child about suicide. You may think that talking about suicide could make things worse. It won’t. This is a time for action. This is
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About one-third of high school students experience poor mental health, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Poor mental health can be described as alterations in thinking, mood, or behaviors associated with distress and/or impaired function. Unfortunately, many children and teens struggle to handle the stress of growing up, including the pressure
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Some of the most shocking mental health statistics revolve around teen mental health. For example, one in seven 10- to 19-year-olds experience a mental disorder, according to the World Health Organization. Mental health disorders impact the lives of millions of teens throughout the world, yet stigma, limited support and resources often prevent many parents from
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Recognizing the symptoms of a mental disorder in an adolescent can be challenging. Mental disorders can impact adults and children differently. Mental health providers generally look for depressed mood or lack of interest in hobbies or recreational activities. In teens, however, a sign of mental illness could be a decline in their grades, disinterest in
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About 5% of adolescents struggle with PTSD, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, involves either a singular event or series of events that are significantly distressing and thus cause an intense emotional response that can lead to long-term impacts in children (otherwise known as trauma).  Embrace U offers outpatient
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Embrace U is embracing the benefits of pet therapy, also known as animal-assisted therapy. These benefits can be both emotional and psychological, providing adolescents who are experiencing mental health challenges with another way to find comfort, joy, and connection. How Pet Therapy Works at Embrace U Participants in Embrace U’s outpatient programs have opportunities to interact
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Making decisions about when and where to seek treatment for a child experiencing suicidal ideation can feel overwhelming. While it is not uncommon for adolescents facing a mental health challenge, such as depression or anxiety, to express thoughts of suicide, it is a serious issue that should be quickly addressed. Once you determine that a
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