Archive for March 2020
Shelter-In-Place Got You Down? Consider These 10 Helpful Tips
In these difficult and uncertain times, it’s safe to say the majority of us are experiencing a spike in anxiety and fear, which means it is even more important to focus on self-care and mental and physical wellbeing. At Embark Behavioral Health, we have multiple programs that specialize in working with young adults (18-24) and…
Read MoreProtecting Yourself from Relapse
After spending all of that effort in treatment, the last thing you want now is to relapse. But that is so much easier said than done. If you have used substances for any length of time, it can be very difficult to maintain sobriety. There are going to be times of stress, old friends who…
Read MoreConquering School with Confidence
Getting back into school after having mental health and/or substance use issues can be a difficult time. However, the best part about having completed your treatment is that you have new skills and habits to help you be even more successful. You have also learned to communicate better, which includes advocating for yourself and your…
Read MoreLiving Creatively
Treatment for mental health and substance use issues can be challenging, but you finished that, and you are growing stronger every day. Maybe you are even ready to tackle some new challenges, or to pick up some of the pieces where you left off before your treatment. One of the areas that can help you…
Read MoreStay Strong: 7 Ways To Maintain Mental Strength After Treatment
Once your teen completes mental health or substance use treatment such as an intensive outpatient program or short-term residential treatment, it’s important that they maintain the mental strength they’ve built up so they can continue their healing process. To help them along, share this blog post, which has seven tips for the next phase of…
Read MoreGratitude Bonuses for the Embark Frontline at Programs
I want to thank all our team members, in every role, across the country for their diligence and hard work during these stressful and uncertain times. This coronavirus is awful. And we can’t forget that before the coronavirus, we had a significant youth mental health crisis in our country. And it’s still here. Suicide is…
Read MoreWhen Social Media Attacks
Look around you. At any given time, someone within 30 feet of you is likely viewing some type of social media. You connect with it, you learn from it, and watch your idols through it. Social media has so many powerful forces for good, and some questionable influences, too. But what happens when you become…
Read MoreMental Health Treatment Amid the Coronavirus
News of the recent coronavirus, or COVID-19, has brought with it feelings of anxiety, panic and stress, impacting the emotional, mental and physical health of many families across the United States. As a family of providers of mental health, we understand these feelings are normal in times of uncertainty, but it is important not to…
Read MoreCan I Become an Advocate for Mental Health?
You have been through it all and have come out on the other side. Learn how to use your experiences with mental health to become an advocate.
Read MoreHow Marijuana Impacts Our Mental Health
The legalization of marijuana in so many states has made the drug incredibly popular and even more accessible. There are so many different ways to ingest it, and it has become very normalized. However, we forget that marijuana is still illegal for anyone under the age of 21. There are a lot of reasons for…
Read MoreFeeling Anxious About Coronavirus? Our Top 3 Tips on How to Manage Symptoms
As cases of the recent coronavirus, or COVID-19, are increasing, so are feelings of anxiety and stress. We spoke to Rob Gent, Chief Clinical Officer of Embark Behavioral Health, about the best ways to manage these symptoms.
Read MoreDo I Need to Be Hospitalized?
It is important to recognize how you are feeling and talk to someone you trust about whether being hospitalized is the best option.
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