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National Prevention Week 2021: How to Prevent Teens From Using Drugs

National Prevention Week (NPW) was established by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to encourage schools, communities, and organizations to raise awareness about preventing adolescent substance use and mental health issues. This year, National Prevention Week is May 9-15.  National Prevention Week occurs every May – towards the end of the school year – so that it stays fresh in students’ minds as they begin summer vacation.

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May 6, 2021

Returning to the Classroom: Six Ways to Prepare For a Successful Transition

With the publication of the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on opening schools safely, and updated safety guidance regarding the COVID-19 Delta variant, many educational institutions around the country are beginning to open for in-person instruction, if they haven’t opened already. This news comes as a relief for some parents who’ve had their children at home for most of the past year. At the same time,

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May 5, 2021

Evolve Treatment Centers Opens Outpatient Facility in Danville, California

Danville, Calif., May 4, 2021. — Evolve Treatment Centers is pleased to announce the expansion of its mental health programs in Northern California with the opening of a new Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) treatment center. Evolve Danville Outpatient will serve teens struggling with mental health, addiction, and behavioral issues. At Evolve Danville Outpatient, licensed, trained staff provide evidence-based treatment, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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May 4, 2021
Family & Home Life

May 7th is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day

Every year on May 7th, a committed group of private, public, and non-profit organizations join together to celebrate National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day (CMHAD). CMHAD has two primary goals: Raise awareness about the importance of children’s mental health Show that positive mental health is an essential aspect of child development This year, more than any year in our recent memory, concerns about the mental health of our children are

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May 4, 2021

May is Nurses Month

Why Does a Teen Treatment Center Need a Full-Time Nurse? May is Nurses Month, the first week of May is National Nurses Week, and School Nurses Day is May 12. This is a month to celebrate nurses and everything they do. The first thing we want to acknowledge is that nurses are the backbone of our healthcare system. They work for and with everyone who needs help with any health

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May 3, 2021

May is National Bike Month

May is a great month to ride a bike. Ask a cyclist, and they’ll tell you every month is a great month to ride a bike. They’ll also tell you every day is a great day for a bike ride. But be careful. If you ask a committed cyclist about cycling, prepare yourself for them to talk nonstop about their bike, the bike they want, the last epic ride they

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April 30, 2021

Why is Toxic Positivity Harmful to Teens?

When you’re upset, sometimes the last thing you want to hear is: Don’t worry, be happy! Just look at the bright side! Let’s stay positive! But whether you like those phrases or not, you hear them all the time, so you know how unhelpful – and annoying – they can be. When people smile and tell you to stay happy no matter how painful or difficult your situation is, they’re

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April 29, 2021
Family & Home Life

Nine Cool and Fun Ways to Celebrate a Teen Birthday

Planning a birthday party for a teenager can be difficult. They’re not quite children anymore, but they’re not quite adults yet, either. Coolness is paramount to teens at this stage, and so is their social group. And being cool while with their social group is everything. That’s why you can’t just do what you did when they were five, eight, or ten. It was so easy back then. Invite their

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April 28, 2021
Parents

Therapy for Teenage Depression: Understanding CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing 

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) Help Teens Live Life on Their Terms If you’re the parent of a teen diagnosed with a depressive disorder, you know that depression can have a major impact on their day-to-day life. The symptoms of depression can be so severe they may cause a teen to lose the drive, desire, and ability to initiate or follow through with

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April 27, 2021

Teen Alcohol Abuse Treatment

What Do I Do When My Teen Abuses Alcohol? Most parents expect their teenage child or children to experiment with alcohol during high school. They’re not sure when, or exactly how, but they know it’s likely to happen at some point during their teenage years. That doesn’t mean they’re happy about it or want it to happen. And it doesn’t mean they encourage it. But most parents are right: data

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April 26, 2021