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As an integrated care provider, we are passionate about behavioral and mental health. Here, we share insights from the field, tips for caregivers and patients, and news related to behavioral and mental health from the Nexus network.

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Disaster preparation tips for medically complex kids. »

If you or someone you love lives with complex medical conditions, you’re no stranger to planning. Managing medications, maintaining an appointment schedule with multiple physicians, and preparing for any out-of-home trip require significant forethought. Planning for an emergency situation is… Read More Disaster preparation tips for medically complex kids.

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Here’s how to find help for a medically complex child »

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) identifies “complex patients” as those with complex healthcare needs, multiple chronic conditions, many medications, multiple providers, frequent hospitalizations, and limited abilities1. They noted there are factors that contribute to patient complexity, from age and… Read More Here’s how to find help for a medically complex child

How to talk to your at-risk youth about residential treatment »

For more than a decade, mental, behavioral, and substance abuse disorders have been on the rise among young people. The COVID-19 pandemic only added to increasing instances of persistent sadness and hopelessness, as well as suicidal thoughts and behaviors1. For… Read More How to talk to your at-risk youth about residential treatment

How cognitive therapy supports brain injury rehabilitation »

Catastrophic neurological injuries leave a lasting impact on the body and mind. After sustaining a brain or spinal cord injury, some patients have trouble balancing, moving their limbs, speaking, seeing, and hearing. In addition to physical impairments, cognitive deficits in… Read More How cognitive therapy supports brain injury rehabilitation

Top 3 benefits of a psychiatry program with integrated medical care »

If your child sustained a traumatic injury as the result of a car accident, the need for medical care would be obvious. Broken bones, damaged organs, and lacerations have visible effects that can’t be ignored. But what if your child… Read More Top 3 benefits of a psychiatry program with integrated medical care

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6 tips for staying healthy after a Prader-Willi Syndrome program »

For children and adolescents with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), inpatient programs can be life-changing. They offer structured, supportive environments in which patients can shed pounds through controlled diets, physical training regimens, medical interventions, and behavioral therapies. After successfully completing a child… Read More 6 tips for staying healthy after a Prader-Willi Syndrome program

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Nexus Neurorecovery Center – San Antonio Announces Grand Opening »

Nexus Health Systems, a network of inpatient specialty care hospitals and residential campuses, announced today the grand opening of its San Antonio location. The new center will care for adolescents with brain or spinal cord injury, as well as those… Read More Nexus Neurorecovery Center – San Antonio Announces Grand Opening

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The importance of behavioral health treatment in neurorehabilitation »

When an individual experiences a traumatic brain injury, or an event that impacts their neurological function, frequently the symptoms aren’t just physical. When it comes to injuries to the brain, behavioral challenges can manifest as well. The focus at Nexus… Read More The importance of behavioral health treatment in neurorehabilitation

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