The worst thing in mental health is to see a teenager make a ton of progress at a residential program or a PHP program, and then upon arriving back at home, see the regression or setbacks take place. Embedded care attempts to solve that problem by bringing care inside the teen’s life rather than taking…
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After an Attempt: A Guide for Caring for Your Teenager After the Emergency Department
We developed this guide to provide resources on how to take care of yourself and your family following a suicide attempt. Suicidal thoughts and actions often generate conflicting feelings in family members who love the person who wishes to take his or her own life, making it challenging to act after a crisis. We hope…
Understanding Codependency: For Families with Teenagers Struggling with Addiction
When a teenager in the family is grappling with addiction, it can trigger a complex set of dynamics within the family unit. One of these dynamics is codependency, which can have a profound impact on both the addicted individual and the family as a whole. In this blog, we will delve into what codependency is,…
Parent Burnout & the Toll of Caregiving
Nearly every parent we talk to, by the time they make it to us at Antelope, is burned out and doesn’t know it. Or they do know it and are barely muscling through their day-to-day. This should be no surprise. Parenting a teen who is struggling with addiction or mental health disorders is an extremely…
Addiction and ADHD go hand in hand; three things parents and providers need to know about treating teens with co-occurring diagnoses
Parenting a teenager can be a challenging journey on its own. Add ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) and substance use disorder into the mix, and it can bring a parent into crisis mode very quickly. In this blog, we’ll explore the co-occurring disorders of ADHD and addiction among teens, with a focus on understanding how these conditions…
Apps for Teens’ Mental Health
Teens today have a powerful ally in managing their mental health: apps. While not a replacement for formal treatment, these tools can complement traditional support and provide an accessible way for teens to handle their well-being. My3 One such app is My3. It’s free and available on both Apple and Google app stores. My3 lets…
Safety Plans: For Teens
Anyone can benefit from a Safety Plan. It’s a simple tool you can use to navigate through crises. Think of it as a guide you create for yourself to follow when things get tough. When you’re in a crisis, it’s hard to think clearly. A Safety Plan, prepared in advance, gives you a clear path…
Safety Plans: For Providers
Anyone can benefit from a Safety Plan. It’s a straightforward, practical tool designed to help individuals navigate crises. As a medical professional, encouraging your patients to create a Safety Plan can be a significant step in their care. Building a Safety Plan can be done independently, but collaborating with a mental health professional enhances its…
6 Questions Your Teenager Needs You to Ask Their Therapist
When considering a therapist or mental health (MH) or substance use disorder (SUD) program, such as a residential, Intensive outpatient program, or PHP, for teenagers, it’s crucial for parents to ask the right questions on behalf of their child. Teenagers across the board can struggle to advocate for and express themselves. It’s up to parents…
A Guide for Parents: How to Help Teens who are Vaping or Using Nicotine
Vaping and nicotine use is one of the 1st warning signs that things are not going well for your teenager. Here are our tips on what to do if your teen is using. The scary stuff we all know about nicotine… but it doesn’t hurt to refresh on. How to help: There are a few…
