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Intentional self-injury is a leading cause of ER visits among teens and young adults. It can take many forms, including cutting, burning, or skin picking. Recognizing the signs of self-harm is an important step in helping your child get the support they need.
All humans experience anger, and your child is no different. A child's brain often cannot process their emotions, especially during a stressful time. That can result in an emotional or behavioral outburst. Parents typically resort to one of two reactions when their child is acting out.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a common treatment that helps children understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It supports them in identifying negative thinking patterns and responding to challenges in healthier, more effective ways.
Parents of children with mental health challenges often lack the support they need. Relationships may change, leaving them feeling isolated or even blamed for their child’s struggles. This highlights the need for greater understanding, compassion, and support for families.
Mental health issues in youth and teens often present themselves as difficulties in school, and, if left untreated, can result in school drop out. The U.S. Department of Education reports that approximately 50% of students, ages 14 and older, with mental health problems, eventually drop out of high school.
When does disciple become abuse? Each state has its own definition of what constitutes child abuse, but a story in the Boston Globe states that generally, “any intentional physical contact that causes bodily injury or extreme physical pain to a child can be prosecuted as a criminal act.”
Being a parent is a huge blessing, but it’s also a huge responsibility. One of your key responsibilities as a parent is to keep your children healthy, and away from tobacco, drugs, and other harmful addictions. But raising kids isn’t easy…
Bringing a new member into the family can be an adjustment for your children. Your child is most likely used to having his or her parents all to themselves. To help your child adapt to having a new family member, you can discuss their concerns and involve them in the foster/adoption process.
As adults, we strive to keep youth safe and protected, but it can be difficult to know when to seek help if concerns arise from within. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, many mental health conditions begin early in life, making early awareness and support especially important.
Caring for a child is challenging and stressful, and becomes even more taxing when that child struggles with emotional and/or behavioral issues. When this is the case, your family will be working through many worries, fears, and concerns about your child’s future and general wellbeing.
Information about mental health and well-being is more accessible than ever before, but many people are reluctant to admit they are unhappy or unwell. Negative stigma and misperceptions of mental health conditions leave people afraid to ask for help.
Many people think Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) shows itself in non-intrusive behaviors like washing their hands constantly or turning lights on and off a certain number of times.
You can’t avoid the headlines about sexual assault, these days. Many women and men are coming forward to make their abuse known. But sexual assault is just as likely to happen to a child or adolescent.
Clinical depression is a very common condition. In fact, “approximately one in five Americans experience an episode in their lifetime. However, despite its prevalence, only about 50 percent of people who suffer from depression actually receive treatment.”
Bad news can take many forms, such as job loss, a breakup, a diagnosis, or the death of a loved one. It can trigger strong emotional and physical reactions, including the fight-or-flight response. While everyone responds differently, coping strategies can help people process and manage difficult news.
Foster parents share the amazing characteristic of selflessness. But, not all foster parents share the same lifestyle, family dynamic, or beliefs. Welcoming a child into your home is a big decision and one that needs to be thoroughly analyzed.
Starting the process of looking into residential treatment can be overwhelming. We sat down with Nexus-Gerard's Admissions Supervisor Loren Nerison and discussed some common questions families have when starting the residential treatment process.
Foster care seems to be a mystery to many people, with quite a few myths following the name of foster care around. In this post, Bridget Leonard, Operations Director, debunks the myths.
Taking the first step in becoming a foster parent or learning about adoption can be intimidating. It’s hard to know where to start and who to contact. Sonja Stang, Director of Community Relations, writes about the initial steps to becoming a foster and adoptive parent.
Your child is struggling with their emotions and behaviors and you would like them to see a therapist. What should you expect? Shawna Croaker, the Director of Community Based Services and licensed therapist, gives pointers on what to expect when starting the process.
Vocational Education and Training helps prepare youth for entry into the workforce through hands-on, career-focused learning. It supports the development of independent living and job skills, with the broader goal of strengthening protective factors and reducing recidivism.
Resources provided through our website are informational in nature and not meant to take the place of consulting your physician, mental health professional, or other qualified health providers regarding your well-being or the well-being of others.
