Building Resilience: How Riverview Helps Kids 10 and Older with Mental Health Treatment

There's no manual for parenting, and many families notice children struggle with friendships, social media, academic pressure, family dynamics, body image, and more as they navigate adolescence.

Signs that a youth's struggles might be a mental health disorder that would benefit from professional intervention include:

• Nightmares
• Hyperactivity
• Poor academic performance or declining grades
• Lack of interest in activities they once enjoyed
• Persistent worry, anxiety, or sadness
• Aggression or irritability
• Repeated disobedience

If your child 10 and older suffers from depression, anxiety, anger, chemical dependency, self-harm, mood disorder, or self-esteem issues, the inpatient program at Riverview Behavioral Health could help. The program accepts walk-ins 24/7, along with most major medical insurance. It's designed to involve parents and guardians throughout the entire process, starting with assessment and continuing through treatment and discharge planning.

Although treatment is tailored to each child's unique history and needs, the program is designed to help at-risk youth develop the coping strategies and emotional regulation skills they need to reach their full potential. Many of these skills will help them build the resiliency that will carry them into adulthood, and the program includes family education and therapies to strengthen the family support that is so vital. Of course, all treatments are delivered in age-appropriate ways by staff experienced with that age group.

To learn more about Riverview or start the admissions process, visit riverviewbehavioralhealth.com or call 855-419-6979. Based in Texarkana, they serve residents of East Texas, North Louisiana, and South Arkansas.