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Self-Cutting Treatment
Suicidal Ideation & Self-Harm

Understanding and Addressing Cutting: A Parent’s Guide 

Cutting is a heartbreaking form of self-harm that has been steadily increasing among teens and adolescents. As a parent, it’s crucial to understand the signs, causes, and best approaches to addressing this alarming issue. Evolve specializes in providing comprehensive and compassionate care for teens struggling with a variety of mental health issues, including cutting. This guide is designed to help parents navigate through this complex issue, offering insights, support, and

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October 30, 2023
Eating Disorders
Parents

Understanding and Addressing Disordered Eating: A Parent’s Guide

As parents, witnessing our children navigate their teenage years can be both rewarding and daunting. One of the critical areas that require our attention is their relationship with food and body image. Disordered eating in teens is a huge issue, and it is crucial for parents to understand, recognize, and address it effectively. At Evolve Treatment Center, we’re committed to providing support and guidance to families dealing with this complex

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October 30, 2023
Depressed teen visiting psychologist
Suicidal Ideation & Self-Harm

A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) and Self-Harm in Teens

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and self-harm in teens is both challenging and heartbreaking for parents to watch. Often, it can be overwhelming to accept that your teen is in pain, but it’s critical to understand the motivations behind NSSI. Your awareness and support can make a monumental difference in your teen’s life, and in some cases, it can even be life-saving. Understanding NSSI and Self-Harm in Teens Non-suicidal self-injury, or NSSI,

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August 30, 2023
teen girl looking sleepy
Addiction

Fatal Adolescent Drug Overdose: New Report Shows Alarming Trend

Fentanyl-Involved Deaths Drive Increase If you read or follow national news at all, you know that for the past decade, the nation has been in the grip of what’s called the opioid crisis. The opioid crisis – or the opioid epidemic, as it is also called – actually began over twenty years ago, around 1999, with an increase in opioid prescriptions driving upward trends in opioid addiction and opioid-related overdose

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June 17, 2022
teens in masks pandemic
Family & Home Life

Adolescent Behavioral Health: The Current State of Teen Mental Health after Two Years of Pandemic Mitigation Measures

The Impact of Virtual School, Social Distancing, and Decreased Peer Interaction on Youth and Teens When the pandemic arrived in the U.S. in late February, 2020, no one knew what to expect. The first places to enact real public health mitigation measures were the Bay Area in California and the Seattle are in Washington State. That was the first time most of us heard the terms shelter-in-place, social distancing, essential travel, essential workers, and virtual

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March 1, 2022
father talking to teen son
Family & Home Life

What Parents Should Do When Their Teenager Lies to Them

Let’s cut to the chase: teen lying happens. It’s almost one hundred percent certain your teenager has lied or will lie to you about something at some point during their teen years. A prerequisite for learning anything of value from this article is admitting that fact to yourself. And yes: it’s not without a sense of irony that the first important point we offer about teen lying is that you

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March 8, 2024

ADHD Awareness Month

ADHD Awareness Month, which takes place each October, is a time to deepen our understanding and challenge the misconceptions surrounding ADHD. At Evolve Treatment Centers, we’re dedicated to supporting individuals with ADHD year-round, not just in October. If you or a loved one is navigating the challenges of ADHD, reach out to us today. We’re here to help our clients live fully and joyfully, no matter the obstacles. What Is

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August 29, 2024

How to Find the Top Adolescent Residential Treatment Centers

Search Tips for Parents: The Best Residential Programs for Teens If your adolescent child receives a diagnosis for a mental health, behavioral, or substance use disorder and their therapist or psychiatrist recommends residential treatment, it’s not always easy to know where to start your search for a high-quality residential facility that specializes in treating and supporting teens. The first thing we advise is to research any residential treatment center your

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July 6, 2024
kid with dyslexia
Parents

Learning Disabilities Awareness Month

Learning disabilities are not merely challenges but are also part of the diverse tapestry that makes up human cognition and learning styles. Each year, a month is dedicated to not only understanding these disabilities but also to appreciating the unique strengths and perspectives that they bring. In 1985, former President Ronald Reagan deemed October as the national Learning Disabilities Awareness Month.   Because Evolve Treatment Centers are devoted to educating and

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September 22, 2023
depression
Parents

Depression Awareness Month

  October stands out not just for its autumnal charm but for its profound significance in the mental health community. It’s the month when attention is drawn to the silent yet pervasive struggle that many young minds confront – depression. While this mental health condition has gained more recognition in society, more can and should be done to elevate and educate. That is why we want to share with you

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September 18, 2023
Individualized Education Programs
Parents

Glossary of Basic IEP Terms

Learn more from this glossary of basic IEP terms, providing definitions for essential special education terms to know, including those related to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Whether you’re a parent, educator, or advocate, this resource is your guide to confidently navigate the world of special education terms to know. Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) Materials designed or converted in a format that allows students with disabilities to access educational content effectively,

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August 8, 2023
Benefits of Personalized Accommodations
Parents

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: What To Know

Parental rights play a crucial role in ensuring that children with disabilities receive the appropriate support and services they need to thrive academically and socially.  Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), parents have the right to advocate for their child’s education through various means, including Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and 504 plans. This helpful guide will delve into the importance of parental advocacy, parents’ rights in special education,

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August 8, 2023