Mental health challenges in children are increasingly recognized, but early intervention remains critical for better outcomes — especially when it comes to treating children for behavioral disorders. In this short guide, Elite DNA Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) E. Britton Stevens explains the importance of addressing children’s mental health issues early and offers insights…
By Elizabeth Dosoretz, LCSW The prevalence of self-harm among teenagers is a growing concern for parents, guardians and other caregivers. About 17% of teenagers engage in self-harm at least once, according to the American Psychological Association. As parents, seeing your child in pain is a challenging experience, underscoring the importance of being well-prepared to navigate
Gambling has been around throughout history, with evidence of it as early as 2000 B.C. However, it wasn’t until 1980 that gambling addiction became a diagnosis. Today, gambling addiction is on the rise. Until 2018, when the Supreme Court struck down the law banning sports betting, pathological or addicted gamblers made up less than 1%
Learning to recognize suicide signs can make all the difference in your or a loved one’s life. Suicide warning signs are one of many indications that it’s time to seek out professional mental health treatment. If you or a loved one are currently experiencing a suicide crisis, call or text 988 to speak to a
