Each patient who walks through our facility’s door is different, and our clinical team assesses each patient individually. Our team works closely with the adolescent’s family and community professionals in order to plan a treatment program that best suits the patient’s needs. Some of our therapeutic services include:

• Group therapy
• Family involvement

We strive to provide adolescents an opportunity to learn different techniques to cope with mental illness. The self-awareness and behavioral management skills that are shared with each patient are designed to have a lasting effect beyond their adolescent years and into adulthood. We offer group therapy and family involvement as indicated, with emphasis on:

• Crisis stabilization and problem solving
• Anger management
• Abuse issues
• Tips for managing stress
• Interacting socially with others

Parents and guardians can help adolescents living with mental illness by being observant of warning signs. Experts state that early mental health support can help a child before problems interfere with other developmental needs. By detecting issues in the earlier phases and seeking medical attention early, an adolescent has an easier road to recovery before symptoms become out of control. Here are a few early signs of what to watch for:

• A sudden withdrawal or loss of interest in activities
• Neglect of personal appearance
• Drastic changes in personality, eating or sleep patterns
• General lethargy or lack of energy or difficulty concentrating
• Violent actions, rebellion or running away
• Drug and alcohol use
• Headaches or stomach aches
• Loss of ability to tolerate praise or rewards

These behaviors may lead to the necessity of a structured program that inpatient care provides.

Adolescent Inpatient Services Brochure

Our admissions office provides no-cost assessment services 24/7. If you or someone you know is struggling and may be in need of treatment at Palo Verde Behavioral Health, don’t hesitate to call 520-322-2888 today.