In this episode of “Roadmap to Joy,” our host, Bailey Petty, Learning, and Development Manager at Embark Behavioral Health, and guest, Maddy Little, Licensed Associate Counselor at Embark Behavioral Health in Phoenix, Arizona, dive into signs your teen could benefit from a mental health day from school. Bailey and Maddy describe restorative activities, give tips on communicating with your teen’s teachers and school and provide examples of how parents can model healthy stress management techniques for their children.

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How Much Stress is Too Much? A Caregiver’s Guide (embarkbh.com) 

School Stress: How Student Life Affects Your Teen (embarkbh.com) 

Ask a Therapist: Does Going to School Cause Depression or Make It Worse? (embarkbh.com) 

How Should Parents Handle It When Their Teenager Refuses To Go to School? (embarkbh.com)  

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Have a question for our experts? We want to hear from you! Submit your questions to: askatherapist@embarkbh.com.

Guest Bio:

Maddy Little is passionate about fostering a safe, non-judgmental space for teens and young adults to process their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. She received her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University and her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Colorado Christian University. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and specializes in working with trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, suicidal ideations/self-harm, identity development, and interpersonal relationships. Outside of work, Maddy loves spending quality time with her husband and 3-year-old son, getting creative with art and baking, and leaning into personal development.

About Embark Behavioral Health:

Embark has been helping people overcome behavioral health issues that may be affecting their everyday lives for over 25 years.   

Conditions We Treat Include:  

• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).