Hillside Blog

How to File a Mental Health Parity Claim

By Gaan Akers, LPC, NCC | April 6, 2022
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How to File a Mental Health Parity Claim

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 on a person’s life. Through…

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How to Build a Network of Support

By René, LCSW | April 6, 2022
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How to Build a Network of Support By Amy René, LCSW  “The more healthy relationships a child has, the more likely they will be to recover from trauma and thrive.…

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Georgia Doesn’t Have Enough Mental Health Providers, but the Need Is Only Growing

By Gaan Akers, LPC, NCC | March 24, 2022
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Kimberly Young, Dr. Adam Silberman and Dr. Karyn Korsah

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 of Hillside, a behavioral treatment…

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COVID-19 Coronavirus Precautions

By Gaan Akers, LPC, NCC | February 28, 2022
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Mental Health Facility Precautions and Actions During COVID As the Coronavirus pandemic continues, Hillside is committed to prioritizing safety for our clients, their families, and our employees. Using the guidelines…

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Using the FAST Skill this Valentine’s Day

By Gaan Akers, LPC, NCC | February 13, 2022
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Love is in the air and the shops are full of cards and candy. Valentine’s Day can be fun, but it can also be a difficult time for people who…

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How to Manage Social Media for Better Wellbeing

By Taylor Whelchel, LPC | February 13, 2022
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DBT is centered around the concept of dialectics, which is the belief that two seemingly conflicting ideas can be true at the same time. Social media is a way to…

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Managing Mental Health Issues While in School

By Gaan Akers, LPC, NCC | February 11, 2022
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Managing Mental Health Issues While in School

Every day, people of all ages are diagnosed with a mental health condition. Specifically, millions of children and teens deal with mental health disorders including anxiety, depression and more. These issues…

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Jayson Rodriguez Discusses Children’s Mental Health During the Pandemic on WOTC-11

By Gaan Akers, LPC, NCC | January 25, 2022
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Jayson Rodriguez, Licensed Professional Counselor at Hillside, discusses children’s mental health during the pandemic. Jayson goes on to say that your home pre-pandemic and post-pandemic is much different and should…

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Adolescent Suicide Risk Factors, Warning Signs, & Protective Factors

By Gaan Akers, LPC, NCC | January 12, 2022
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Adolescent Suicide Risk Factors, Warning Signs, & Protective Factors

Adolescent suicide can be a difficult topic to face, but it is one of the most important concepts for parents and guardians to recognize to protect their loved ones. Many…

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Helping Teens Who Cut

By Gaan Akers, LPC, NCC | December 21, 2021
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Helping Teens Who Cut

Parents and guardians want their children to be happy and healthy. You may try your best to give your child the world, but sometimes their emotions and feelings can become…

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