It’s hard to know your child is struggling. You want to take their problems away and be by their side every day. Of course, you cannot do that. Instead, empower them by seeking professional help. A therapist can provide your teen with the tools they need to navigate even the toughest situations with confidence.
But what if your child continues to have significant issues even when working with a therapist? For children and teens whose mental health issues put themselves or those around them at risk, inpatient care can be a lifeline.
When Is Inpatient Care Necessary?
Inpatient care provides a much higher level of support and guidance to children and teens who need it. At Willow Creek Behavioral Health, we offer inpatient behavioral therapy for those between the ages of 5 and 17. This type of treatment provides an opportunity for individuals to have the strong, supportive space they need to work through the most challenging factors in life.
You may need to consider inpatient therapy in the following cases:
- Your child is not getting results from outpatient therapy
- Your child is exhibiting significant behavioral challenges
- Your child needs medication management to help with uncontrolled complications
- Your child is suicidal, engages in self-harm, or threatens the safety of others
Generally, inpatient treatment is the best option for children and teens dealing with severe depression or anxiety, serious trauma, psychosis, extreme anger, or any issue that compromises their ability to manage daily activities.
What You and Your Child Can Expect in Treatment from Inpatient Care
The initial step in care is always an assessment. Many times, children thrive in the structure of their home environment, but an assessment of their needs may offer more insight into what environment will be most beneficial to them.
Our youth care team is committed to providing children and teens with a positive, supportive environment that fits their specific needs. Some of the expectations you can have of these programs include:
- A safe, structured, therapeutic environment where your child or teen feels empowered and supported
- Care that is focused on smooth transitions through their current mental health needs
- Family therapy to create a strong foundation for care at home
- Multi-modal psychotherapeutic therapy
There is no simple, step-by-step process to follow. Instead, our young clients work closely with therapists to ensure they are getting the type and level of support they need in the most effective manner possible.
Our goal is to help your child return to their life with the tools and resources they need to thrive. That means that we can help them learn about their mental health disorder, create strategies for dealing with the stumbling blocks they are facing, and become highly effective members of the community.
Does Your Child or Teen Need Mental Health Care?
The problems are not going to just go away. Your child or teen will not just “grow out of” a mental health disorder. If you see any of these warning signs, it may be time to seek out professional care:
- Their personality has changed significantly over the last few months
- They are often struggling with illness or pain that’s unexplained
- They have frequent angry outbursts
- They talk about hurting themselves or others
- They are sad often, sometimes for numerous days at a time, and you are not sure why
- Sleeping through the night is challenging
- They have experienced significant weight loss or weight gain
Knowing that your child needs support isn’t easy. However, when you put your trust in a proven treatment center, you can feel good about the future.
Contact Our Team to Learn How We Can Help You
Turn to Willow Creek Behavioral Health to get the support you need for your child. We take all of our clients’ mental health needs seriously. Contact us now.
