Beachside Teen Staff, Author at Beachside Teen Treatment Center

13 Apr

Schizophrenia: Changing Attitudes

In centuries’ past, people did not understand, and maybe still don’t understand, mental illnesses. People in biblical times who may have suffered from mental illnesses like schizophrenia were thought to be possessed by demons or under punishment from God. During the middle ages, people with psychotic features were burned as…

13 Apr

Education and Residential Treatment

No parent wants to admit that their child needs treatment for mental illness. Watching a child suffer from the unrelenting symptoms of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or post-traumatic stress disorder is heartbreaking. But parents who seek help are doing the absolute best thing they can for their child. Sometimes, traditional…

13 Apr

Therapy & Teen Coping Mechanisms

Some teens will struggle with everyday stress, peer pressure, social pressures, or even mental illness. What is crucial is that your teen develops healthy, useful coping mechanisms for handling tough situations. As teen’s brains are not fully developed, they still have a lot to learn about dealing with complex and…

13 Apr

Outdoor Therapy and Trauma

Trauma is something no one wants to go through. Traumatic events can be anything that meaningfully affects a person’s life in a negative way, whether it be a car accident, death of a loved one, loss of a friend, living with daily violence, or serving in war. And while post-traumatic…

13 Apr

Why Aftercare Matters in Therapy

Why Aftercare Matters in Therapy Seeking therapy can be a great thing, but it can lose its meaning without aftercare. Aftercare is an individualized plan that’s put into place after primary assessment and treatment are complete. Your teen’s aftercare plan is planned based on your teen’s specific needs to help…