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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.
Does your child need a residential PWS program? Understanding your care options. »
When families search for a residential PWS program, they’re often at a breaking point, unable to manage complex behavioral challenges at home and unsure where to turn. Understanding when residential care is the best option, and more importantly, which type…
Inpatient autism treatment: When hospital-based care becomes necessary. »
Inpatient autism treatment offers specialized, hospital-based psychiatric and medical care for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. These programs are designed for patients whose severe behavioral challenges and/or medical needs cannot be managed through outpatient care or community services.…
When is an inpatient program appropriate for Prader-Willi Syndrome? »
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a complex genetic condition that requires highly specialized management. Characterized by hyperphagia (or an inability to feel full), hypothalamic dysfunction, obesity-related metabolic complications, cognitive impairment, behavioral dysregulation, and multiple co-occurring conditions, it often demands a coordinated,…
What is trauma-informed care? »
According to Nexus Neurorecovery Center – San Antonio CEO Christa Brantley, MA, LPC, LCCA, trauma follows a dose-response pattern — the more you’re exposed to, the greater the impact on every aspect of your wellbeing. Trauma-informed care reframes the patient…
How to advocate for your medically complex child in the classroom. »
For parents of medically complex children, each school year can feel like stepping into new territory filled with uncertainty and unique challenges. When families, care teams, and schools work together, that uncertainty can give way to something powerful: a network…
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…
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…
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…
