{"id":7434,"date":"2024-04-01T06:37:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-31T19:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastfamilies\/?p=7434"},"modified":"2024-02-15T22:38:09","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T11:38:09","slug":"finding-mental-health-help-teens-central-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastfamilies\/finding-mental-health-help-teens-central-coast\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding the Right Help: Navigating Mental Health Care for Your Teen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>By Alexandra Wilson (AMHSW; CSW; MAASW; BSW Usyd)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Raising teenagers is difficult at the best of times, but even more so if your teen is struggling with mental health or behavioural issues. Unfortunately navigating mental health services can be far from simple. Mental health treatment is not a \u2018one\u2013size\u2013fits\u2013all\u2019 approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some key factors to consider when getting help for your teen. These are the factors that can help you make informed decisions and find the best treatment fit for your teen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Severity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How much are your teen\u2019s symptoms affecting their life and yours? What counts as severe?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Factors such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Suicidal thoughts or actions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self harm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eating behaviours that are having a significant impact on health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hallucinations, delusions or other signs that someone is losing touch with reality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Symptoms that are stopping someone from doing what they usually would (e.g., Attending school, work or other enjoyable activities)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you identify severe symptoms in your teen, the most appropriate mental health support may come from a public mental health services (such as the local Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service), or a specialised private service such as a private hospital or a private service that specialises in higher levels of support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Treatment History<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Has your teen tried other mental health treatment in the past? Are things still not improving?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If previous treatment attempts have failed, it may be your teen needs a different approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look for the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Services that specialise in medium to long\u2013term support programs, rather than brief interventions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Services that have experience and knowledge managing complex and long\u2013term mental health needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Services able to offer a different kind of approach than your teen has tried before (e.g., Tried CBT with no success? Try DBT, EMDR or ACT instead \u2013 see table for more info)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Specialty Knowledge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What specific problems is your teen struggling with? It\u2019s important to match the right treatment with the right person. Think about it like this: if you are having chest pains you don\u2019t want to see a podiatrist! It\u2019s the same with mental health \u2013 there are many different specialities that take different approaches. It\u2019s the fit that matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Look up reputable information about your teens symptoms and see what type of treatment is recommended (see attached table as a guide)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for specialist practices that target those symptoms. For example, if your teen is struggling with anxiety, look for a service that specialises in anxiety and works with teens. If your teen is struggling with self harm, look for a dialectical behavioural therapy service that targets those specific problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Final Consideration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t ever think your teen is just too \u2018difficult\u2019 or \u2018complex\u2019 for treatment to work \u2013 they just haven\u2019t found the right treatment yet! Keep looking and asking for help \u2013 it\u2019s out there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Treatment Options<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of Treatment<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Symptoms Targeted<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Pros &amp; Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cognitive Behavioural<br>Therapy (CBT)<\/td><td>Anxiety\/ Depression<br>Adjustment disorders<br>NFD (neurological functional<br>disorder)<\/td><td>Skills focused<br>Targets distorted and<br>unhelpful thought patterns<br>6\u201310 session treatment duration<\/td><td>Pros: Widely practiced<br>Strong evidence\u2013base<br>Cons: Limited efficacy for<br>complex symptoms<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dialectical Behavioural<br>Therapy (DBT)<\/td><td>Emotion dysregulation<br>Self harm\/ suicidal<br>Difficulties w\/ engagement<br>(eg. teens)<br>Disordered eating<br>Complex PTSD<br>Borderline Personality Disorder<\/td><td>Skills focus and therapeutic<br>relationship focus<br>Medium to long term treatment<br>Groups, 1:1 sessions and support<br>between sessions<\/td><td>Pros: Strong evidence\u2013base<br>Designed for more complex<br>and \u2018treatment\u2013resistant<br>conditions<br>Cons: Not widely practiced<br>(in full)<br>12\u2013months plus for full<br>program<br>Higher cost due to intensity<br>and duration of treatment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trauma Therapy<\/td><td>PTSD<\/td><td>Focuses on talking about<br>recalling traumatic memories<\/td><td>Pros: Treats underlying<br>cause of symptoms<br>Cons: Not safe for those with<br>Complex \u2013 PTSD; risky<br>behaviours or suicidality<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eye Movement<br>Desensitisation<br>Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/td><td>PTSD<\/td><td>Uses eye movement exercises<br>to process past trauma<\/td><td>Pros: May relieve symptoms<br>quickly for \u2018simple\u2019 trauma<br>(eg. 1x traumatic event)<br>Cons: May not be safe for<br>those with Complex \u2013 PTSD<br>risky behaviours or<br>suicidality<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Acceptance and<br>Commitment Therapy<br>(ACT)<\/td><td>Anxiety\/ Depression<br>Emotion dysregulation<br>Adjustment disorders<\/td><td>Based on concepts of acceptance<br>and commitment to identified<br>goals and values<br>Uses metaphors and other<br>cognitive concepts to illustrate<br>ideas<\/td><td>Pros: Fair research base<br>May benefit those who<br>tend towards control themes<br>Cons: Not many practical<br>\/body\u2013based skills<br>Requires cognitive<br>processing skills<br>May not be suitable for<br>risky behaviours<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mental Health Access Line (Central Coast): 1800 011 511<br>Lifeline: 13 11 14<br>Mindful Recovery Services: (02) 4660 0100 <a href=\"http:\/\/mindfulrecovery.com.au\">mindfulrecovery.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alex Wilson<\/strong> is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Director of Mindful Recovery Services and the Central Coast DBT Centre, providing psychological treatment and support for adolescents and adults. Alex is passionate about dispelling myths about mental illness, and is highly skilled in dialectical behavioural therapy. She is an experienced public speaker and provides consultation to other professionals on managing difficult behaviours in teens. Alex lives on the NSW Central Coast with her partner, 2 young boys, 2 goats, a bunch of chickens and a cheeky puppy named Axel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Alexandra Wilson (AMHSW; CSW; MAASW; BSW Usyd) Raising teenagers is difficult at the best of times, but even more so if your teen is struggling with mental health or&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7436,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","sync_status":"","episode_type":"audio","audio_file":"","castos_file_data":"","podmotor_file_id":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","filesize_raw":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[113,40],"tags":[121,116],"series":[170],"class_list":["post-7434","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-families","category-parenting","tag-alexandra-wilson","tag-article","series-on-the-coast-families"],"episode_featured_image":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastfamilies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/love-shape-hand-silhouette-sunset-dunrise-period-1.jpg","episode_player_image":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastfamilies\/wp-content\/plugins\/seriously-simple-podcasting\/assets\/images\/no-album-art.png","download_link":"","player_link":"","audio_player":false,"episode_data":{"playerMode":"dark","subscribeUrls":{"apple_podcasts":{"key":"apple_podcasts","url":"","label":"Apple Podcasts","class":"apple_podcasts","icon":"apple-podcasts.png"},"stitcher":{"key":"stitcher","url":"","label":"Stitcher","class":"stitcher","icon":"stitcher.png"},"google_podcasts":{"key":"google_podcasts","url":"","label":"Google Podcasts","class":"google_podcasts","icon":"google-podcasts.png"},"spotify":{"key":"spotify","url":"","label":"Spotify","class":"spotify","icon":"spotify.png"}},"rssFeedUrl":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastfamilies\/feed\/podcast\/on-the-coast-families","embedCode":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"yW7KWxHiHy\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastfamilies\/finding-mental-health-help-teens-central-coast\/\">Finding the Right Help: Navigating Mental Health Care for Your Teen<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastfamilies\/finding-mental-health-help-teens-central-coast\/embed\/#?secret=yW7KWxHiHy\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" title=\"&#8220;Finding the Right Help: Navigating Mental Health Care for Your Teen&#8221; &#8212; On The Coast Families\" data-secret=\"yW7KWxHiHy\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! 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