by Hillside | Jan 15, 2020 | News & Info
When a child or adolescent has behavioral issues, it can cause several problems in the lives of those around them. More than seven percent of children aged three to 17 have a diagnosed behavioral problem, but only 53.5 percent receive treatment for their disorders....
by Hillside | Jan 7, 2020 | News & Info
January. The time of year when some of us will make resolutions or set goals for the new year. It might be that you’re thinking of running a half-marathon, learning a language or signing up for a class. Taking on something new or getting better at something you...
by Hillside | Dec 18, 2019 | Depression, Mental Health
As the days get shorter, darker and colder, many of us experience a shift in mood that you might hear called “the winter blues.” You can start to feel like you’ve lost your energy and have a hard time getting excited about things, or you may feel...
by Hillside | Dec 12, 2019 | Anxiety
We can often feel pressurized to make the holiday season perfect. Finding the perfect gift, throwing the perfect party, making the perfect meal. All of this can leave us feeling stressed and anxious. So, with the holidays approaching, how do we make sure that we enjoy...
by Hillside | Nov 25, 2019 | Mental Health
With Thanksgiving almost upon us, we want to share some of the ways that Hillside helps young people to use gratitude to make their own lives and the lives of others more fulfilling and healthy. There is plenty of research out there today to support the premise that...
by Hillside | Oct 30, 2019 | Careers, News & Info
Hillside is hiring licensed clinicians for its Intensive In-Home Therapy program. You will work in conjunction with other mental health professionals to support children and adolescents who have higher acuity than your typical outpatient client. You will need to be...
by Hillside | Oct 18, 2019 | Depression, Diagnosis
When someone sees a medical or clinical professional for treatment, one often assumes the professional’s judgment of their condition is correct. However, the problem of misdiagnosis — where the diagnosis is incorrect or the professional can’t come up with...
by Hillside | Sep 8, 2019 | Day Program, News & Info
Week of December 16, 2019 This week we are back to the top of the curriculum with Mindfulness! We decorated a piece of our space with some thoughtful, positive, grateful, loving kindness words. We also headed back to Panola Mountain State Park for a morning tree...
by Hillside | Jul 2, 2019 | LGBTQ+
For many of those in the LGBTQ+ community, mental health is a significant issue. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans adults are more than twice as likely to experience mental health conditions as...
by Hillside | Apr 5, 2019 | Horticulture Therapy, Mental Health
When you look out the window at a tree or hold a fragrant bouquet in your hands, how does it make you feel? Do you feel peaceful or filled with joy? If so, you might agree plants have the power to heal. Science proves interacting with plants, both indoors and...
