No parent ever wants to think about their child needing to be away from them to receive the specialized care they need. As a community, the team at Willow Creek Behavioral Health offers the type and level of support you need at your worst moments when you have to make difficult decisions you’re not too confident in.
If you believe your child needs inpatient psychological help, do not wait to contact us. Making that decision may be one of the bravest and least selfish things you could do. But how do you do it? What can you do to get your child into the care they need at this moment? Explore what we offer at Willow Creek Behavioral Health.
Signs Your Child May Benefit from Psychological Treatment
When questioning if your teen needs inpatient psychological help, it’s critical to think about your child from an objective point of view. Are their actions, statements, or expressions worrisome to you in any way? If so, seek help. That often applies in situations where you see signs such as the following:
- Your child suffers severe aggressive behavior. Even if there’s a reason why they are so upset, they display their frustration in aggressive anger.
- Severe mood swings make you worry about their safety and that of your own.
- Your child’s educational performance or behaviors have drastically changed within a short period of time.
- They are no longer interested in doing things with friends or family, including activities they always seem to enjoy.
- Your child displays any type of suicidal or self-harm behaviors or threats.
- It is not uncommon for your teen to wake up from nightmares or suffer sleeping problems.
If you notice any of these or other sudden changes in your teen’s life, do not dismiss them as just hormones or changes in mood. Instead, set up a time to determine what is happening and why.
Making the Decision to Use Inpatient Treatment for a Child
Once you realize that inpatient psychological care can be so critical to your future, it’s time to think about how to get that care. Various facilities are available, but there are a few things you can do to ensure you are giving your child exceptional care.
- Research the provider and the services they offer. You absolutely need to know they are the best fit and a safe place for your child.
- Look to reviews and testimonials from others who have completed the program. Use them as a tool to help you gather information about experiences and expectations.
- Review the location’s treatment philosophy and ensure it aligns with what your goals are.
Having a conversation with an admissions team is not the only step you can take to find out if a treatment center can help. You can reach out to alumni and have a conversation with past clients.
What to Expect During Inpatient Programs
Inpatient care for your child will always be specific to their individual needs. This allows the treatment team to create a cohesive experience that allows your child to learn and receive the level of care they need. Parents often find themselves overwhelmed with what could happen to their child. You can expect several factors to apply:
- Your child will meet with their counselors on a regular basis for one-on-one time.
- Group therapy and recreational time are a core component of these treatment programs.
- The types of care and treatment available could differ based on the child’s unique needs. It could include several individual, group, and family counseling sessions.
Your treatment team will always be in constant contact with you. After a comprehensive assessment of your child’s thinking, behavior, and mental health, a formal plan will be developed to address their needs. You will always have the type and level of support necessary.
What to Do Now to Get Your Child the Care They Need
Supporting your child through this challenging time in their life requires careful planning and confidence. If you believe your child is suffering from mental health disorders or past trauma, the steps you take now could influence your long-term relationship and their recovery.
Learn more about the strategies and tools we offer to our clients, including their families, to help make inpatient treatment more accessible and less stressful for all involved.
Admitting your child to an inpatient program is not a simple decision, but it could change the course of their life. There are professionals available who will guide and support your child’s needs, medication management services, and safe and structured therapeutic environments where they will receive the level and type of support best suited for their needs.
Learn More Today
Contact Willow Creek Behavioral Health now to learn more about the type and level of care we offer. There is never a better time than right now to give us a call.
