Frequently Asked
Questions

Our Intensive Outpatient Program may benefit adolescents struggling with the following:

• Anger management concerns
• Anxiety 
• Bipolar disorder
• Blended family issues
• Boundary issues
• Depression
• Family/Relationship issues
• Grief and loss
• Isolating behaviors
• Poor body image
• Post-traumatic stress
• Psychiatric disorders
• Self-esteem issues
• Self-harm thoughts and behaviors
• Self-injurious behaviors
• Stress management issues
• Suicidal thoughts
• Unhealthy coping skills

Weekly therapy sessions and family therapy consultations with a local therapist can be very beneficial. Still, some individuals need more support to regain lost ground regarding mental health, executive functioning, and academics. An expanded care team and a higher level of care will offer adolescents and their families the holistic approach they need to thrive – rather than survive. 

If you can answer yes to any of the questions below, Embrace U may be the right fit for your family: 

• Does your child feel down, depressed, or hopeless? 
• Does your child find themselves unable to stop or control worrying or worry too much about different things? 
• Does your child have low self-esteem, feel they are a failure or have let themselves or your family down?
• Does your child have a poor appetite, weight loss, overeat, or struggle with body image? 
• Does your child have trouble concentrating on things like schoolwork, reading, or watching TV?  
• Does your child have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, sleeping too much, often feeling tired, or having little energy? 
• Does your child often become easily annoyed or irritable? 
• Does your child often feel afraid as if something awful might happen? 
• Does your child often feel nervous, anxious, or on edge? 
• Does your child often have trouble relaxing? 
• Is your child withdrawn and not interested in friends or activities they once enjoyed? 
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If you observe any of these behaviors and want to talk to someone, Embrace U can help answer questions confidentially. Adolescent outpatient treatment can address what’s happening before it worsens. These issues do not normally resolve themselves and can indicate a child’s vulnerability to mental health crises, including suicide attempts. It’s vital to address them immediately to prevent a mental health crisis from developing. 

Remember, you are not alone. Contact us today. 

Embrace U is an evidence-based Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) designed for adolescents struggling with their mental health.

Our IOP overview:

A short-term treatment program that can help adolescents ages 10 to 18 work through issues that cause emotional distress while developing new coping skills.

Adolescent participants will:

• Benefit from therapy and education from licensed professionals.
• Create a treatment plan with their care team and family.
• Developing skills to encourage sustainable and healthy life choices.
• Experience family support from family participation in the program.
• Gain mutual support and understanding from others of similar ages.
• Increase their self-awareness and self-worth skills.
• Participate in comprehensive group therapy and skill-building activities with peers.