For Parents

Children are brought in for treatment for many reasons.  The most common of which are the following: School difficulties including academic underachievement and/or disciplinary problems Emotional difficulties including depression, anxiety and anger Behavioral difficulties including disobeying rules, illegal behavior, substance involvement and/or aggression or violence…

The information in this section is taken from non-copyrighted material on the Mental Health Institute Web Page. While medication rarely should be the only strategy used, in some cases it may be a key component to effective treatment. If your child’s treatment provider believes that…

Regardless of the treatment provider you choose or the level of care to be provided, effective treatment should begin with a comprehensive initial assessment/evaluation of your child’s difficulties and related treatment needs. The length of time it takes for an initial assessment varies from 2-5…

A Quick Review Of Inpatient Treatment Options Your child stays overnight in the hospital or treatment facility. Emergency Hospitalization: Provided by a public or private hospital. Approximate length of stay may be from 2-10 days. Usually occurs following a psychiatric or substance abuse emergency during…