Discover practical strategies to support your teen’s mental health during the holiday season. Learn tips on setting boundaries, fostering social connections, creating coping plans, and prioritizing self-care for the whole family.
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Kara Rothmann, PsyD, is the psychologist for the Skyland Trail adolescent residential treatment program. All adolescent clients receive psychological testing as part of the 12-week residential program. Dr. Rothmann answers questions about psycholocial testing and her role on the multidisciplanary treatment team below. Why is psychological testing as part of residential treatment important? Psychological testing…
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School will always have stressful moments, regardless of your generation. But today’s students face psychological stressors that some research indicates can contribute to increased rates of mental illnesses like depression and anxiety. As students begin a new school year, it’s important to consider the ABCs of mental health along with reading, science, and math. Students…
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Going back to school can pose mental health challenges. By equipping children with the tools to plan effectively, manage stress, and communicate their needs, parents can empower their children to thrive both academically and emotionally. Read on to discover some strategies I recommend to support children as they prepare to return to school.
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Ecological Systems Theory, or EST, is an integral part of the Skyland Trail adolescent residential treatment program for teens.
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Holly Tufan, LAPC, is a group therapist and care coordinator with the Skyland Trail adolescent treatment program for teens ages 14 to 17. In that role, Holly leads therapeutic groups, including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills and ecological systems theory. They also help adolescents prepare for discharge from treatment, ensuring that teens and their families…
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As part of the 2022 Dorothy C. Fuqua Lecture, mental health experts discuss the teen mental health crisis and what people, schools, and systems can do to protect youth mental health.
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Teen avoidant behaviors—even if they are driven by depression or anxiety—make many mental health problems worse. There can be a “snowball effect.” Avoiding one situation leads to avoiding another, and another, until the teen effectively shuts down.
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In psychiatry, OCD is sometimes referred to as “the great imitator” because the behaviors of someone with OCD can look like symptoms of many other disorders. Psychiatric evaluation by a mental health professional is a crucial first step to ensure patients with OCD receive an accurate diagnosis and are matched with an evidence-based treatment plan. OCD is a chronic illness. By engaging in evidence-based mental health treatment, individuals with OCD can control the symptoms and manage the associated disability.
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For decades, youth sports in the United States has been an avenue for kids of all ages to make friends, be physically active, challenge themselves, and learn skills such as teamwork, sportsmanship, and the value of hard work—all of which can provide great stepping stones towards personal growth and achievement later in life. When it…
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