12 Signs Long-Term Psychiatric Care Might Improve Your Teen’s Anxiety

Severe anxiety might indicate the need for extended treatment.

Anxiety in teens is rising. It’s estimated that 31.9% (about one in three) teens experience anxiety. Untreated anxiety can cause them to perform poorly in school, struggle with social experiences, and even develop substance use issues.

In some cases, teens need more than medication and lifestyle changes. Here’s how to tell if your teen might benefit from long-term psychiatric care.

When to Consider Long-Term Psychiatric Care for Teens with Anxiety

Anxiety can rear its ugly head in many ways. If your teen exhibits any of the following signs, they might benefit from a long-term residential program:

• Persistent, severe anxiety that doesn’t lessen with treatment
• A significant impact on how they function from day to day
• Frequent panic attacks
• An inability to cope with triggers, leading to constant distress
• Isolating themselves from family or friends
• Comorbid mental health issues, such as depression, OCD, or PTSD
• Disrupted sleep or bouts of insomnia
• Suicidal thoughts or acts of self-harm
• Behavioral problems that escalate despite attempts to intervene
• Substance use
• Physical signs of anxiety, such as headaches, stomachaches, or tiredness
• Parental burnout as a result of trying to help your teen

Anxiety manifests in different ways and can have a detrimental effect on your teen’s quality of life if left unaddressed.

We Provide Long-Term Psychiatric Care for Anxious Teens

Hallmark Youthcare specializes in residential treatment for mental health disorders. We work specifically with adolescents across a wide range of treatment programs. From developing coping skills to undergoing individual, group, and family therapy, our goal is to set teens up for the rest of their lives. Request more information today.