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Adolescent Programs
We are saving adolescent lives at UBH El Paso. UBH provides a safe environment to stabilize at risk youth. Many adolescents have mental health problems that interfere with their normal development and daily life activities. Some mental health problems are mild, while others are more severe. Adolescents can have mental health disorders that interfere with the way they think, feel, and act. When untreated, mental health disorders can lead to school failure, family conflicts, drug abuse, violence, and even suicide.
- Studies show that at least one in five children and adolescents
have a mental health disorder.
- Suicide is considered to be the second or third most common
cause of death among youth.
- Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health
problems that occur in children and adolescents.
- Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects an
estimated 4.1 percent of youths ages 9 to 17.
- Eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa,
are common among adolescent and young women in the US.
Signs of difficulties may be any of the following:
- Suicidal thoughts or actions; thoughts of death
- Depression
- Withdrawn behavior
- Mood swings
- Physical acting out towards self, others, or objects
- Alcohol and/or drug abuse
- Inability to cope with problems and daily activities
- Change in sleeping and/or eating habits; intense fear of weight gain
- Excessive complaints of physical ailments
- Defiance of authority, truancy, theft, and/or vandalism
- School problems: behavioral and/or academically
- Frequent outbursts of anger
Family Involvement
At UBH, we recognize that family involvement is essential to the treatment process. Through the use of individual family sessions and involvement in groups, the family is educated on mental health issues, conflict resolution, effective communications and parenting skills.
Discharge Planning
Discharge Planning is initiated upon admission and is in place at discharge. Through ongoing communication with the referring professional, the patient and family experiences a smooth transition to community-based services or residential programs.
Call the UBH Care Center
915-544-4000 or 1-800-967-3411
The UBH Care Center accepts referrals, inquiries, and information calls 24 hours 7 days per week. Qualified Mental Health Professionals answer the Care Center Line and provide free initial assessments to determine the most appropriate level of care that may help individuals. When indicated, licensed psychiatrists will determine when hospitalization is required. Confidential assessments and referral information provided at no charge.
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