As you know, Ascend puts a big emphasis on hiring amazing staff to work in each of our facilities. As we grow to accommodate the needs of our clients, we keep finding more and more outstanding people who are as passionate about teen mental health as we are. This month, we’re highlighting one of the…
Intrusive thoughts are a standard part of the human experience, but for teens, in particular, they can be especially unsettling. While intrusive thoughts are common in those who struggle with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), they can also occur in people without any mental health conditions. There are a number of myths about intrusive thoughts…
The Department of Education has reported that in the 2020-2021 school year, there were 93 school shootings that resulted in deaths or injuries — the most in any year since the 2000-2001 school year. Children around the country have been confronted with gun violence in one of the places where they should feel most safe.…
Trauma vs. PTSD Traumatic events can happen to anyone at any time. Car accidents, natural disasters, and acts of violence are just some of the forms of trauma that can lead to the onset of PTSD. When trauma occurs, it can have a lasting impact on an individual’s mental and physical health. In some cases,…