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Better Care, Not No Care: Why Residential Treatment Remains Essential

by kayla | Sep 8, 2025 | Academic, Admissions, Clinical, Program, Research

Christina Buttons, Speaking Out to Help Change the Narrative about Teen Residential Treatment Christina Buttons is an investigative reporter at the Manhattan Institute. Her work focuses on a range of social issues, including youth mental health treatment. Her data...

Understanding School Refusal: What’s Really Going On?

by kayla | Aug 4, 2025 | Academic, Admissions, Clinical, Program, Uncategorized

For many parents, school refusal can feel like a baffling and frustrating challenge. One morning, your teen simply can’t—or won’t—get out the door. What starts as a day or two of missed classes can quickly snowball into weeks of missed learning, mounting anxiety, and...

Motivation Comes from Within: Helping Teens Discover Their “Why”

by kayla | Jul 24, 2025 | Academic, Admissions, Clinical, Program, Uncategorized

As a professional or fellow parent with a struggling teenager, the question comes up often – “how do I help my teen find their motivation?”  Parenting a teenager—especially one who’s struggling—often feels like walking a tightrope. You want to guide them,...

Finding Strength in Connection: Why Peer Support Matters for Parents of Teens in Treatment

by kayla | Jul 10, 2025 | Academic, Admissions, Clinical, Program, Uncategorized

Let’s face it, parenting has never been easy—but in today’s world, it can feel more overwhelming than ever. The pressures of social media, academic demands, shifting cultural expectations, and rising mental health concerns have created a parenting landscape that is...

Why Outcome Data Matters

by kayla | Apr 21, 2025 | Academic, Admissions, Clinical, Program, Research, Uncategorized

When faced with mental health challenges, parents, guardians, and referring professionals often turn to residential treatment programs for help. Summit Achievement, a licensed residential treatment center and an accredited school, offers intensive support in a...
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