Mental Health

July 12, 2024

Borderline Personality Disorder In Teens: Everything You Need to Know

Teenagers often have to deal with confusing and frustrating changes to their bodies, minds and emotions as they grow up. For teens struggling with mood disorders […]
July 11, 2024

Oppositional Defiant Disorder Symptoms

It’s expected that children and their parents will clash from time to time. But if your teen is consistently exhibiting a pattern of anger, irritability and […]
July 10, 2024

Teen Mental Health Crisis: A Parent’s Guide

Around 10% of children and teens worldwide have a mental health condition, and these rates have only escalated in the last decade. Some experts are even […]
July 7, 2024

3 Key Signs of Teen Trauma 

If your teen is experiencing the effects of trauma, intervention is essential. Getting treatment for your teen can help them process their trauma and improve their […]
July 4, 2024

Teen IOP: When Is The Next Step In Treatment Necessary?

Everyone has a different mental health journey, and the solutions that work for one person may not work for another. This is true for children, teens […]
May 6, 2024

Wear Green Day, Show Your Support for Mental Health

Join Embrace U and mental health advocates across Middle Tennessee on Wednesday, May 22 by wearing green to show your support for mental health. Let’s turn […]
April 11, 2024

Enabling Vs Helping: Treating Adolescents with Mental Health Conditions

Jessica Lavender, a licensed professional counselor, and administrator at Embrace U, talked with Lydia Thompson on the podcast “Counselor Off The Clock” about enabling vs. helping […]
April 9, 2024

How to Talk to a Teen About Therapy

The idea of starting therapy can be unsettling for teenagers, especially if they are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition like anxiety or depression. When […]
April 2, 2024

When Should My Teen Get More Intensive Treatment?

It’s common for teenagers in need of mental health treatment to start with one-on-one weekly therapy sessions. But when should parents consider more intensive treatment? We […]