Beyond the Basics: Getting a Comprehensive Autism Evaluation for Your Daughter
Beyond the Basics: Getting a Comprehensive Autism Evaluation for Your Daughter Concerned your daughter might be on the autism spectrum but unsure where to start? This episode unravels the process of getting a comprehensive evaluation, highlighting how autism uniquely manifests in girls and why standard assessments may miss crucial signs. Learn about essential testing, the…
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Why Is My Daughter Still Struggling? Autism in Girls and the Search for Answers
Why Is My Daughter Still Struggling? Autism in Girls and the Search for Answers Feeling like you’ve tried everything, yet your daughter continues to struggle? If you’ve questioned if there’s something more beneath the surface of anxiety, depression, or other diagnoses, you’re not alone. Discover how autism uniquely presents in teen girls, often masked by…
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Seeking Help: When Is a Suicide Treatment Center the Right Choice for Your Teen?
Seeking Help: When Is a Suicide Treatment Center the Right Choice for Your Teen? In this episode, we explore the critical decision of whether a suicide treatment center like OASIS Ascent’s residential treatment is the right path for a teen struggling with suicidal ideation. Tiffany Silva Herlin, LCSW, is joined by experts Allison Jenkins, LCSW,…
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Before the Crisis: Recognizing the Causes of Teen Suicide and Precursors to Suicidal Ideation
Before the Crisis: Recognizing the Causes of Teen Suicide and Precursors to Suicidal Ideation Suicidal ideation rarely arises in a vacuum. In this episode, we dive deep into the underlying factors that can lead to suicidal ideation in teens. Our expert guests, Allison Jenkins, LCSW, and Reggie Wilson, LCSW, discuss the role of mental health…
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Equipping Parents: Suicide Prevention Tools and Resources for Helping Suicidal Teens
Equipping Parents: Suicide Prevention Tools and Resources for Helping Suicidal Teens In this episode, we explore the essential resources and tools parents need when navigating the frightening reality of a suicidal teen. Joined by experts Allison Jenkins, LCSW, and Reggie Wilson, LCSW, we discuss assessment tools like the Columbia Suicide Severity Risk Scale (CSSRS) and…
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Recognizing the Warning Signs and Symptoms of Suicidal Ideation in Teens
Recognizing the Warning Signs and Symptoms of Suicidal Ideation in Teens In this episode, we take a candid look at a difficult but crucial topic—suicidal ideation in teenagers. We explore the latest statistics, vulnerable groups, and risk factors that put teens at higher risk, and guide the warning signs parents should be aware of. Learn…
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