Youth populations are increasingly becoming more diverse, and minority students now comprise the largest demographic in U.S. schools. Young people from different cultural backgrounds have a wide range of experiences that contribute to their mental health, such as the...
Hospitals and other healthcare organizations have a unique balance to strike between increasing profitability and providing the best possible value to patients. Hospitals that maximize profits can actually provide more high-quality services to patients, which can...
There are several aspects to consider when designing an academic program for school-aged patients in the mental health treatment environment. In addition to considering the impact your academic program has on your patient treatment outcomes, facilities must also...
Each year, approximately 1 in 7 adolescents will receive treatment in an inpatient, residential, or day-treatment facility. This typically occurs when a student’s mental health condition begins to impact their ability to function in school or at home, or if they may...
As society becomes increasingly aware of mental health issues and their effects on how we live our lives, it’s important that students are included in this conversation. Children and teens who face mental health needs can experience additional challenges in the...
Mental health challenges will affect nearly half of all students at some point before the age of 18. These circumstances can have a significant impact on academic performance, classroom behavior, absenteeism and dropout rates, yet many students do not receive the...
