Frequently Asked
Questions

Learn more about Embrace U  in Brentwood, Tennessee and how we can help your teen or adolescent.

Answers to Your Questions.

What kinds of disorders does Embrace U treat?

Our Intensive Outpatient Program may benefit adolescents struggling with the following:

  • Anger management concerns
  • Anxiety 
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Blended family issues
  • Boundary issues
  • Depression
  • Family/Relationship issues
  • Grief and loss
  • Isolating behaviors
  • Poor body image
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Psychiatric disorders
  • Self-esteem issues
  • Self-harm thoughts and behaviors
  • Self-injurious behaviors
  • Stress management issues
  • Suicidal thoughts
  • Unhealthy coping skills

Would your child benefit from an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)?

Weekly therapy sessions and family therapy consultations with a local therapist can be very beneficial. Still, some individuals need more support to regain lost ground regarding mental health, executive functioning, and academics. An expanded care team and a higher level of care will offer adolescents and their families the holistic approach they need to thrive – rather than survive. 

If you can answer yes to any of the questions below, Embrace U may be the right fit for your family: 

  • Does your child feel down, depressed, or hopeless? 
  • Does your child find themselves unable to stop or control worrying or worry too much about different things? 
  • Does your child have low self-esteem, feel they are a failure or have let themselves or your family down?
  • Does your child have a poor appetite, weight loss, overeat, or struggle with body image? 
  • Does your child have trouble concentrating on things like schoolwork, reading, or watching TV?  
  • Does your child have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, sleeping too much, often feeling tired, or having little energy? 
  • Does your child often become easily annoyed or irritable? 
  • Does your child often feel afraid as if something awful might happen? 
  • Does your child often feel nervous, anxious, or on edge? 
  • Does your child often have trouble relaxing? 
  • Is your child withdrawn and not interested in friends or activities they once enjoyed? 
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If you observe any of these behaviors and want to talk to someone, Embrace U can help answer questions confidentially. Adolescent outpatient treatment can address what’s happening before it worsens. These issues do not normally resolve themselves and can indicate a child’s vulnerability to mental health crises, including suicide attempts. It’s vital to address them immediately to prevent a mental health crisis from developing. 

Remember, you are not alone. Contact us today. 

 

What is an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)?

Embrace U is an evidence-based Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) designed for adolescents struggling with their mental health.

Our IOP overview:

A short-term treatment program that can help adolescents ages 10 to 18 work through issues that cause emotional distress while developing new coping skills.

Adolescent participants will:

  • Benefit from therapy and education from licensed professionals.
  • Create a treatment plan with their care team and family.
  • Developing skills to encourage sustainable and healthy life choices.
  • Experience family support from family participation in the program.
  • Gain mutual support and understanding from others of similar ages.
  • Increase their self-awareness and self-worth skills.
  • Participate in comprehensive group therapy and skill-building activities with peers.

What is a Partial Hospitalization Program?

Embrace U offers a partial hospitalization program (PHP) for teenagers struggling with mental health issues. This intensive program is designed to provide teens with structured, supportive, and therapeutic care that helps them achieve positive mental health outcomes. The Embrace U PHP includes individual and group therapy, medication management, life skills training, and educational support. The program also offers recreational activities and outings that promote socialization and healthy habits. The Embrace U team of mental health professionals works closely with each teenager and their family to develop an individualized care plan that addresses their unique needs and challenges. The PHP helps teens achieve long-term recovery by providing them with the tools, resources, and support they need to develop skills to manage their mental health and lead a fulfilling life.

How do I pay for Embrace U?

Embrace U encourages you to contact our team and explore the best option for your family based on your insurance coverage. Contact our team today to learn more about Embrace U and how we can help your family on the road to recovery.

In deciding whether treatment is the right course of action, keep in mind that our program is an investment in positive changes and wellness for a lifetime. Untreated mental health issues and co-occurring disorders are challenging and will not go away independently.

 

Embrace U equips adolescents with tools to manage their mental health when the complexities of daily life overwhelm them. Committing to recovery in a program like Embrace U is the first step in achieving life-changing results.

 

Call us today at (615) 656-8624 or submit our form below detailing how we can best provide support. We will reach out within 24 business hours.

Who is on the Embrace U care team?

The Embrace U care team consists of a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, licensed therapists, and registered nurses.

 

Would you (a person aged 10-18) benefit from our program?

Weekly therapy sessions and family therapy consultations with a local therapist can be very beneficial. Still, sometimes we need more support. An expanded care team and a higher level of care will offer you and your family what you need to thrive – rather than survive. 

If you can answer yes to any of the questions below, Embrace U may be the right fit for your family: 

 

  • Do you ever feel withdrawn and uninterested in friends or activities you once enjoyed? 
  • Do you ever have trouble concentrating on things like schoolwork, reading, or watching TV?  
  • Do you ever have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, sleeping too much, often feeling tired, or having little energy? 
  • Do you feel down, depressed, or hopeless? 
  • Do you find yourself unable to stop or control worrying or worry too much about different things? 
  • Do you have low self-esteem, feel that you are a failure, or that you have let yourself or your loved ones down? 
  • Do you have a poor appetite, weight loss, overeat, or struggle with body image? 
  • Do you often become easily annoyed or irritable? 
  • Do you often feel afraid as if something awful might happen? 
  • Do you often feel nervous, anxious, or on edge? 
  • Do you often have trouble relaxing? 
  • Have you had thoughts about self-harm? Thoughts that you would be better off dead or of hurting yourself in some way? 

 

If you experience any of these behaviors and would like to talk to someone, Embrace U can help answer questions confidentially.  

 

Remember, you are not alone. Contact us today.

 

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Call our Brentwood mental health clinic today at (615) 656-8624 or submit our form below detailing how we can best provide support.

We will reach out within 24 business hours.