Signs of Self-Medicating with Drugs or Alcohol
December 4, 2018 Posted in: AnnouncementThe term self-medicating refers to attempts to deal with depression, pain (physical or emotional), or intense... Continue reading →
The Benefits of and Techniques for Managing Stress
October 31, 2018 Posted in: AnnouncementHave you ever noticed how a brief happy moment can help lighten your mood no matter what you may be dealing with? You may have a... Continue reading →
When Is School Refusal More Than Back-to-School Anxiety?
August 20, 2018 Posted in: Press ReleaseThe start of a new school year can be stressful for a variety of reasons. There are social pressures, a pressure to... Continue reading →
What Is Psychosis: Identifying the Signs and Causes
July 25, 2018 Posted in: AnnouncementA young woman can’t sleep at night because she’s hallucinating. She believes she’s hearing voices in her head telling her... Continue reading →
PTSD in Teens: Helping Adolescents Cope with Traumatic Events
May 30, 2018 Posted in: Press ReleaseIt was a normal school day.
The sun was shining, and groups of fresh-faced high schoolers were streaming into Santa Fe High... Continue reading →
Physical Signs of Mental Illness: What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You
May 25, 2018 Posted in: Press ReleaseWhen your back hurts or you get a headache, what do you usually attribute it to?
What about when you get a stomachache,... Continue reading →
Bipolar Disorder in Teens: How to Spot the Signs and Symptoms
April 24, 2018 Posted in: AnnouncementBipolar disorder in teens is often misdiagnosed.
Since teens' first symptoms are often the same as someone suffering from unipolar... Continue reading →
What Are Co-Occurring Disorders and How Are They Treated?
March 22, 2018 Posted in: AnnouncementA certain catch-phrase has made its way out of the recovery community and into the general lexicon.
"He drinks alcohol to self-medicate his... Continue reading →
Understanding Anxiety: What’s Normal and What’s Not
January 9, 2018 Posted in: AnnouncementIt’s normal to feel anxious occasionally. When faced with potentially harmful situations or worrying triggers... Continue reading →
How to Identify Anxiety in Teens
December 1, 2017 Posted in: AnnouncementAnxiety in Teens: How to Spot it and How to Help
Finding out your teen is dealing with anxiety can be a stressful and frightening experience. Will it go away by itself? Is it going to... Continue reading →