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Treatment for Young Adults

Outpatient Programs

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Outpatient Programs

Outpatient Assessments for Young Adults

There are myriad emotional and developmental changes following adolescence that can result in unrelenting, overwhelming stress or the initial stages of mental illness.

If you are a young adult who’s struggling, or if you know one who is, our Assessment for Young Adults can help uncover the underlying causes of your behaviors and provide a direction for the most appropriate treatment. Even more importantly, the insights you’ll gain during the assessment can increase your motivation to take healthy action.

To learn more, call us today at 713-275-5400.

Who Benefits

Do you find yourself avoiding work or class? Have your grades been falling? Are you isolating yourself from others, or having trouble with your relationships? Are you drinking too much or using substances? These are often among the first signs of concern.

With our Assessment for Young Adults ages 18 to 30, we can help point you in the right direction so that you can achieve the life you yearn for.

The Assessment Process

Our week-long (Monday – Friday) assessment is a collaborative process that allows you and your family to understand the medical, emotional and environmental factors that are affecting your life.

The assessment can easily be tailored to:

Learning disabilities, attention deficit or autism spectrum disorder that may have been previously overlooked
Mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder
Anxiety disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder
Emerging thought disorders, including schizophrenia
Substance use and addiction (plus, behavior addictions like gaming and spending)
Personality disorders, including borderline personality disorder and narcissistic personality disorder
Sexual and gender identity
Eating disorders and nutrition
Compulsive behaviors
Excessive spending or other risky behaviors
Clarity about vocational goals
Relationship problems

The team includes a psychiatrist, psychologist and therapist, as well as other specialists specifically chosen based on your unique needs. Our team members are skilled at engaging young adults in treatment and working with families. At the end of the assessment week, they will present their findings to you with compassion and respect.

The assessment includes:

Genetic testing, brain MRI, labs, drug screen and physical exam
Two sessions with the psychiatrist
One session with the parents and the psychiatrist
One session with the psychologist as well as standardized psychological testing
Four individual sessions with the lead therapist
One session with the parents and the lead therapist
Interviews with your current or past clinicians and review of past records
Two-hour meeting with the psychiatrist and lead therapist to review the diagnostic results and treatment recommendations
A written executive summary (about 12 – 15 pages) including case formulation, diagnoses and recommendations for treatment and referrals for next steps

In addition, specialty consultations and evaluations may be needed to complete your assessment. These might include:

Academic or neuropsychological (IQ) testing
Addiction and compulsive behavior assessment
Anxiety assessment
Developmental testing
Eating disorder and nutritional evaluation
Pharmacology review
Sexual health assessment
Suicidality or self-injury assessment
Structured clinical interviews
Trauma assessment
Vocational assessment

We’ve found that young adults often report an increased willingness to engage in treatment after participating in our assessment, while families often describe having a deeper understanding of their young adult and feel relieved to have a plan to help them move forward.