The Dorm

Why can it sometimes take until young adulthood to be diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder? In a recent collaborative event exploring neuropsychological testing, David Rowe, Ph.D. of United Assessment weighed in on this important question, explaining how many clients may have also been undiagnosed or misdiagnosed during the pandemic. Learn more and view the entire presentation here: https://lnkd.in/ebC9RD9p

Today on #NationalInternDay we celebrate our amazing clinical interns who contribute so much to our treatment community. From hosting breakfast clubs and organizing client committees, to providing essential support to our therapy groups, our community is enriched because of their hard work, commitment and enthusiasm. The future looks bright with this new generation 💫 Thank you for all you do: Adachi Selas Adina Horowitz Amber Wolk Ellie Fussell Grace Miceli 🎉

How can clinical providers support young adults navigating identity and #disorderedeating? In this week’s installment of our expert summer series—a deep dive into the complex issues facing young adults today— Emil K. Smith, formerly of the FEDUPCollective, speaks about the barriers to care that many transgender young adults face, and what we can be doing to offer affirming resources and support. In our expert's words: "Both eating disorder treatment and access to gender affirming medical interventions are essential components of many TGD youth’s recovery journeys. Unfortunately, many trans youth are only able to access one of the other." Emil K. Smith Read (or watch on YouTube) here: https://lnkd.in/eyKN-8_p

In many BIPOC communities there remains stigma surrounding mental health challenges. Though it may be difficult, the best way to reduce stigma around these conversations is to actually be open and honest rather than keeping them hidden. This #BIPOCMentalHealthMonth we're grateful to Mental Health America for providing us with tips to help us bring up our struggles to our communities and help normalize the conversation around mental health.

As young adults, family relationships have a huge impact on how we see the world. In this clip, The Dorm Clinical Supervisor Mat Elder, LICSW, explains how it's important to enter family therapy with an open heart andf self-compassion as you begin to dismantle systems that may not have served you in the past (and hold onto the ones that did!). This is especially true for clients exploring their gender and identity. At The Dorm, up to 30% of our clients identify as trans, and groups like Transgender Nonbinary Process Group, as well as parent coaching and intensive family therapy, help our clients and their parents redefine how their relationships will look as they grow and emerge into adulthood. Interested in learning more? Visit our blog "The Importance of Family Support on LGBTQ Young Adult Mental Health" 💜 https://lnkd.in/eBXiU_hp

Today, young adults are the fastest-growing urban population. More than ever, they need robust, local support that can help them build lives and thrive in the city of their choice. For 15 years, we've established treatment campuses in some of the most vibrant cities in the world. Now, discover some of the most common misconceptions about treatment in a city, and how our approach sets clients up for lasting success: https://lnkd.in/eUZS8_r3 

A peek into Cooking Club at The Dorm DC 💜 With the guidance of a licensed dietitian, our clients try new recipes each week and enjoy their shared creations as a community. Nutrition and skill-building are pillars of care at The Dorm, and we love how this weekly club ties it all together over a shared meal. #RDNLife #Community #TreatmentCommunity #YoungAdults

For young adults navigating an #ASD diagnosis, developmental testing offers critical insight into available support services, community, and self-acceptance. As the second installment of our summer series featuring expert voices in young adult mental health care, David Rowe, Ph.D. and Allison Weiner Kleinman LCSW weigh in on the value of comprehensive neuropsych testing. Discover: - How testing helps mitigate the rising prevalence of misinformation and self diagnoses on social media - What is involved in comprehensive neuropsychological testing to detect ASD in young adulthood - The myriad of long-term support services that can be identified after an accurate diagnosis Read (or watch on YouTube) here: https://lnkd.in/ebC9RD9p

One third of those experiencing symptoms of #schizophrenia don't see improvement, despite multiple trials of anti-psychotic medications. As part of a new summer series, featuring leading voices in young adult mental health, we learn from Dr. Rocco Marotta of Silver Hill Hospital how "treatment resistant" schizophrenia may be on the rise due to higher rates and potency of cannabis use in young adults, among other factors (plus how treatment providers can help support young people experiencing #psychosis with "5 Pillars of Care.") Read now: https://lnkd.in/etX3bKAZ Interested in joining us for future installments of our expert summer series on #youngadultmentalhealth? Opt in to our newsletter here: thedorm.com/opt-in

This month during #BIPOCMentalHealthMonth we honor the memory of Bebe Moore Campbell, journalist, author, and mental health advocate, who wrote and worked to lift up the voices and agency of those whose experiences were often overlooked. In 2006, she wrote of her family’s experience learning that her close relative was diagnosed with bipolar disorder: "Once my loved one accepted the diagnosis, healing began for the entire family, but it took too long. It took years. Can't we, as a nation, begin to speed up that process? We need a national campaign to destigmatize mental illness, especially one targeted toward African Americans [...] Recovery is possible." Today with the help of Mental Health America we're shining a light on some common mental health myths (vs. reality) that persist, and what we know today to be true of working towards recovery. #strengthincommunities #bipocmhm #bebemoorecampbell