When your teenage daughter asks you if she can go out with her friends at 10 pm, you tell her no. Not only does she have an exam tomorrow, but being out so late breaks curfew. At first, she seems rational: she tries to argue her reasons for wanting to go. When you deny her […]
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We are now treating tweens, kids age 8-12. Kids in this age group may exhibit a variety of behavioral disorders or have angry outbursts. We have a wonderful staff that is experienced in helping kids find the right way to deal with their emotions. We still treat teens 13-19, but those kids are kept seperate
If you’ve landed on the SoCal Youth Center of Orange County website, you might be wondering what kind of care is right for your child and if SoCal Youth Center of Orange County is the right choice. Before making a final decision, let’s go through all the levels of care. Psychiatric Inpatient Care If
We all know that eating disorders are a sensitive topic, but it’s time to start discussing the root cause. Why do kids get eating disorders? Is it because of anxiety? Stress? Or is it because our country has become too obsessed with physical appearance? The answer may be different for everyone. But one thing is
The Cause of Kids Eating Disorders: Anxiety, Stress or Appearance Read Post »
Finding a child psychiatrist in Irvine is not easy. The parents of children who suffer from mental illness are often desperate for help, and so they search high and low for the best care possible. But sometimes this means that it can take 6-8 weeks to get an appointment with a child psychiatrist in Irvine!
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DBT is one of the most powerful kinds of therapy. It is trusted by professionals across the world and is one of the only kinds of therapy that your health insurance company believes in enough to actually pay for. If you have PPO health insurance like United or Aetna, read on because DBT might be
Counseling for teens can be done by several different kinds of professionals. Psychiatrists do the medical side. They assess brain function and prescribe medication if needed. A licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) does therapy sessions where the child can talk about issues that are affecting them. A PsyD (doctor of Psychology) can also do
If your child has ADHD, you might be looking for a psychiatrist orange county who treats this disorder. It can be difficult to find a psychiatrist orange county who treats ADHD. You want to make sure that you choose the right one for your child’s needs, and this is not an easy task. There are
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At SoCal Youth Center of Orange County, our psychiatrist is on site every day and she is the owner of our facility. Not many adolescent treatment centers can say they are owned by a psychiatrist, but we can. What this means for you is that everything is held to a higher standard. We don’t cut
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Us parents will do everything to provide for our children, but we sometimes get too busy, tired or can’t find time to spend with our kids. Did you know that spending time with your children for at least 30 mins to 1 hour a day will make a big difference in their lives? We often
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