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a day in the life with mentor manny

Midnight Mentoring with Manny

Ascend News, Mental Health, Staff SpotlightBy Ascend HealthcareJuly 31, 2024

Welcome back to another Day in the Life blog from Ascend, where we spotlight a member of our team and the work they do for us. This month, we’re focusing on one of our on-the-ground team members, Manny the mentor. He works overnight in our facilities, helping ensure our houses have 24-hour monitoring and support.…

teen girl outside thinking about the symptoms of ocd in teens

Understanding Teen OCD: Forms & Support

Anxiety, Mental Health, Therapy ProgramsBy Ascend HealthcareJuly 23, 2024

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a mental health condition that can cause a lot of distress and anxiety. In TV and movies, it usually looks like someone who is obsessed with cleanliness and order. But in reality, OCD can look very different for each person who experiences it. The term “complex manifestations” refers to the many different…

teen standing by wall learns about what is masking in mental health

Masking in Teens: Why Do They Do It & How to Help

Mental Health, Neurodivergence, Teen Mental Health CrisesBy Ascend HealthcareJuly 9, 2024

Have you ever felt like you needed to put on a different face to fit in with your friends or classmates? Maybe you felt like you had to laugh at a joke that wasn’t really funny or pretend to like something just because everyone else did. Perhaps you even felt like you had to hide…

a day in the life with dami

Psychiatric Care with Dami

Ascend News, Mental Health, Staff SpotlightBy Ascend HealthcareJune 28, 2024

At Ascend, we’re always trying to pull back the curtain on how we do what we do. While we always strive to protect our clients and respect their privacy, there are still many things we can share about our operations to give you insight into residential and outpatient treatment with us. One of our favorite…

girl talks with therapist about if trigger warnings work

Trigger Warnings for Teens: Effectiveness & Impact

Mental Health, Teen Anxiety, Teen Mental Health CrisesBy Ascend HealthcareJune 21, 2024

Do Trigger Warnings Help? If you spend any time scrolling through Instagram or TikTok, you’ve probably seen trigger warnings pop up before certain videos. Everything from mentions of abuse to scenes involving self-harm might come with a warning that the content could be triggering for some viewers. While creators add these warnings with good intentions,…

teens in a circle learn how to help a friend seek mental health support

Teen Mental Health: Helping a Friend Seek Support

Educational Resources, Mental Health, Self-CareBy Ascend HealthcareJune 14, 2024

It’s hard to watch a friend struggle. Maybe they’ve been making jokes that feel a little too dark, they’ve told you that they’re feeling anxious all the time, or they’ve dropped off the face of the earth and stopped answering your messages. Whatever it is, you know something isn’t right, and you want to help.…

a day in the life with brie

Admitting You’re Ready with Brie

Ascend News, Mental Health, Staff SpotlightBy Ascend HealthcareMay 30, 2024

As part of our mission to ensure parents and teens feel comfortable working with Ascend, we have a commitment to transparency. In order to help you learn as much as possible about our programs, we highlight different staff members each month so you can get to know your treatment team and learn more about what…

teen and mom discuss ways to support your teen’s mental health

Teenage Mental Health: Effective Ways to Support Your Teen

Family Services, Mental Health, Teen Mental Health CrisesBy Ascend HealthcareMay 14, 2024

Ask any parent, and they’ll tell you that raising teenagers comes with challenges you never expected but also rewards you never imagined. When your teen faces mental health struggles, you may feel helpless, like you’re losing your connection to the person you’ve loved and nurtured since they were a baby. But being prepared with ways…

teen and parent hug when learning about what to do when you feel disillusioned in the future

How to Deal with Disillusionment: Tips for Teens

Mental Health, Self-Care, Teen Mental Health CrisesBy Ascend HealthcareMay 7, 2024

What to Do When You Feel Disillusioned It’s normal to spend a lot of time thinking about your future in your teenage years. College, career, relationships — trying to plan out your path can feel overwhelming. And for many teens, these expectations don’t always match up with reality. This can lead to feelings of disillusionment…

teen looks at the camera while learning about the effects of the pandemic in teens

Pandemic’s Impact on Teen Mental Health: Anxiety, Depression & More

Educational Resources, Mental Health, Teen Mental Health CrisesBy Ascend HealthcareApril 16, 2024

2020 feels both like an eon ago and like yesterday. Lockdowns, mask mandates, and social distancing were more than disruptions to daily life — they transformed the way people interacted with each other and the world. For teens, the effects of the pandemic have been profound. The past four years might feel like a blip…

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