Families often try to sort a loved one’s behavior into one of two boxes: mental health or substance use. Real life is usually less tidy. Alcohol or drugs may be used to cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, or sleeplessness. Substance use may also worsen mood, judgment, paranoia, impulsivity, or medication adherence. By the time a…
When a teen is struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, emotional dysregulation, or co-occurring behavioral health challenges, families often know something is wrong before they know what kind of help is needed. Weekly therapy may not feel like enough, but residential treatment may feel like a major step. Many parents are left trying to…