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Teen Mental Health Treatment in Arizona

Author Archives: Executive Director Hannah Carr-Unquera, LPC

  • Why Do Arizona Teens Cut Themselves_ Understanding Teen Trauma Responses

    Why Do Arizona Teens Cut Themselves: Understanding Teen Trauma Responses

    Teen self-harm, especially cutting, is usually a response to trauma, distress, and emotional pain. Arizona Teens turn to self-harm when they cannot find better ways to cope with their challenges. Teen cutting is a hidden behavior and can often go on without parents being aware. Understanding the causes of teen self-harm can help you address …

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  • Anxiety Coping Skills for Arizona Teens_ Learning Healthy Coping Mechanisms

    Anxiety Coping Skills for Arizona Teens: Learning Healthy Coping Mechanisms

    Teen Anxiety is one of the most common disorders affecting the teenage population in the US, with nearly one-third of teens struggling with some form of anxiety. Different types of teen anxiety manifest the same way in Arizona and can be crippling if not managed well. However, the following five best coping skills for anxious …

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  • What is a RTC in Psychology?

    What is a RTC in Psychology?

    Is your child or teenager displaying worrying trends of behavioral changes or severe mental health issues like depression? Depression affects about 13% of teens while nearly half of all teens struggle with some sort of mental health problem. Luckily, there are treatment programs for teens struggling with severe mental health disorders. A residential treatment center …

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  • What is another name for a residential treatment facility

    What is Another Name for a Residential Treatment Facility?

    Residential treatment facilities are live-in healthcare facilities that provide intensive help for people, particularly the youth who suffer from various emotional and behavioral problems, including mental health and substance abuse disorders. These facilities offer a peaceful and secluded setting where they can receive treatment and be easily supervised by trained staff.  During their stay in …

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  • Importance of Phoenix Teens Residential Treatment Centers

    Importance of Phoenix Teens Residential Treatment Centers

    Residential treatment centers in Phoenix act as a home away from home while receiving comprehensive mental health care. RTCs offer around-the-clock support, care, and supervision. It is conducted in a structured environment to enable teens to access intensive therapy and achieve sustained recovery. Nexus Teen Academy’s teen residential treatment center in Arizona takes a multidisciplinary approach to …

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