Mental Health Beachside Teen Treatment Center Archives

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

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

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

The Ins and Outs of Structural Therapy

Therapy in its various forms is necessary for many teens to overcome the battles that they face with mental health issues. It can not only help the recovery process but also enable young people to lead successful productive lives even with their diagnoses.