Hillside Blog - Gaan Akers, LPC, NCC
Suicide is complex, and people with specific backgrounds and identities are at higher risk. Specifically, minority communities face disproportionate factors linked to suicide, like substance…
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As children grow and their personalities continue to develop, many engage in distinct patterns of behavior that may become ingrained. There is a wide range…
Read MoreMany advocates, agencies, families and caregivers are celebrating a roller coaster 2022 General Assembly with the passage of HB 1013, otherwise known as the Mental…
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American singer-songwriter Em Beihold’s song “Numb Little Bug” went viral on TikTok in early 2022. In her lyrics, Beihold asks the listener: “Do you ever…
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Trauma- books about it dominate bestseller’s list, movies exploit it and prosper at the box office, new social media trends about it pop up everyday:…
Read MoreMental Health Facility Precautions and Actions During COVID As the Coronavirus pandemic continues, Hillside is committed to prioritizing safety for our clients, their families, and…
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The hit HBO series Euphoria is a boundary-pushing show. Depicting the “real” lives of teenagers, it is a contemporary version of Degrassi and Skins. Some,…
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We at Hillside have dedicated ourselves to improving the lives of children and families since 1888. We have supported young people and their families in…
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One in six children have mental, behavioral or developmental disorders. Without the proper treatment, the symptoms of various mental health conditions can have severe implications…
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Kimberly Young, Hillside assistant medical director, Dr. Adam Silberman, Hillside medical director, and Dr. Karyn Korsah, resident at Morehouse School of Medicine, on the campus…
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