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Newport Academy is an American mental health treatment program for teens.[1] It includes residential and outpatient locations across the United States.[2]

History

Newport Academy was founded in May 2009 by Jamison Monroe, who as a young teenager had been in treatment programs[3] for depression, anxiety,[4] and substance use issues. Newport Academy is a mental health treatment program for depression, anxiety, trauma-related issues, and addiction.[3]

Newport's facilities are accredited by The Joint Commission.[4] In 2020, Newport Academy began releasing an annual externally reviewed outcomes report[5]measuring treatment efficacy.

Treatment methods

Newport Academy use a number of therapies to treat mental health issues, substance abuse, and eating disorders.[6] Among the forms of treatment are dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), music therapy,[7] Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT),[8] nutritional counseling, one-on-one therapy, art therapy, equine therapy, meditation,[9] and culinary arts.[10] Teens also receive 3-4 hours of academic instruction each day.

Programs and facilities

Newport Academy has locations in Connecticut, California, Washington, Utah, Georgia, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Carolina.[11] Average length of stay in the residential programs is 50 days, while for outpatient programs is 75 days.[12][13] Newport is in-network with many major insurance companies.[14]

Press

Newport Academy has been featured on the Today Show,[15] NBC Nightly News,[16] CBS Evening News,[17] the Wall Street Journal,[18] and in the acclaimed PBS documentary from Ken Burns, Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness.[19]

References

  1. ^ Robert Kolker (November 21, 2016), "Affluenza Anonymous: Rehab for the Young, Rich, and Addicted", Bloomberg Businessweek, New York City, United States: Bloomberg L.P.
  2. ^ Katie Corrado (May 17, 2017), "Connecticut mental health treatment center takes different approach in helping teens", Fox 61
  3. ^ a b Katie Corrado (May 17, 2017), "Connecticut mental health treatment center takes different approach in helping teens", Fox 61
  4. ^ a b Robert Kolker (November 21, 2016), "Affluenza Anonymous: Rehab for the Young, Rich, and Addicted", Bloomberg Businessweek, New York City, United States: Bloomberg L.P.
  5. ^ "Outcomes". Newport Healthcare. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  6. ^ Katie Corrado (May 17, 2017), "Connecticut mental health treatment center takes different approach in helping teens", Fox 61
  7. ^ Avinash Ramsadeen (November 2, 2016), "Songwriter credits music therapy with helping her to overcome depression, anxiety", Fox News, United States: Fox Entertainment Group (News Corp)
  8. ^ "ABFT-Certified Therapists, Level II Trained Therapists, and Therapists in Training". Center for Family Intervention Science. 2021-07-14. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
  9. ^ Anderson Cooper (December 12, 2013), "Treatment center in "affluenza" case", CNN, United States
  10. ^ Jeanne Whalen (December 8, 2014), "A Road to Mental Health Through the Kitchen", The Wall Street Journal, New York, United States: Dow Jones & Company (News Corp)
  11. ^ Newport Academy Outpatient Treatment Locations, United States: Newport Academy
  12. ^ Newport Academy Outpatient Treatment Locations, United States: Newport Academy
  13. ^ "Admissions". Newport Academy. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
  14. ^ "Does Insurance Cover Teen Mental Healthcare?". Newport Academy. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  15. ^ "The crippling problem your teen may be hiding from you". TODAY.com. 2014-09-17. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  16. ^ "The hidden world of boys with eating disorders". NBC News. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  17. ^ Oliver, Meg; Cutrona, Nic (2022-09-23). ""You're not alone": Suicide attempts among teen girls increased 50% during pandemic, CDC finds - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  18. ^ Jargon, Julie. "TikTok Diagnosis Videos Leave Some Teens Thinking They Have Rare Mental Disorders". WSJ. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  19. ^ Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness | PBS, retrieved 2024-05-15

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