Week of September 23rd, 2019We went through the Middle Path module, made dream boards in Advanced DBT. Our outing to Montclair assisted living was postponed and instead we played a Mr. Edwin game! (a hopscotch/candyland/rock, paper, scissors blend).We also saw a new...
What to Know About LGBTQ+ Mental Health
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...
How Plants Improve Your Mental and Physical 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...
The Link Between Physical and Mental Health
Staying healthy is a central goal in many people’s lives, and parents want to promote good health for their children in any way they can. Health advice is everywhere, but much of it focuses only on the body. As researchers continue to investigate what influences...
LGBTQ Training to Become A Safe and Affirming Treatment Environment
Hillside recently conducted several campus-wide LGBTQ training sessions for our clinical team and all campus staff focusing on the challenges, mental health needs and best practices for LGBTQ Youth in PRTF (Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility) & Foster...