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Aris Clinic team gathered outside the Woodbury clinic to celebrate 15 years of helping children and families.

Aris Clinic Celebrates 15 Years of Helping Kids and Families

For 15 years, Aris Clinic’s Intensive Outpatient Program has helped children, teens and families navigate significant mental health challenges, build important skills and move toward greater stability. Learn more about this milestone and the people behind the impact.

Young girl sitting by school lockers with her head down, showing signs of emotional distress.

Early Intervention for Kids and Teens: Warning Signs Parents Should Not Ignore

Back-to-school transitions can be challenging for kids and teens. Learn what signs to watch for, when struggles may be more than temporary, and how early intervention can help.

Summer boredom and mental health challenges

Why Summer Can Be Tough on Kids’ Mental Health

For many families, summer is meant to feel like a break. No school, fewer responsibilities, more freedom. But for some kids and teens, the shift into summer can actually make mental health challenges more noticeable, not less. If your child seems more anxious, withdrawn, or unmotivated once school ends, you are not alone. There are [...]

Kids sitting in a circle outside in a therapy session, part of the Aris Clinic Summer IOP Program.

Aris Clinic’s Summer IOP Program Helps Kids and Teens Stabilize, Build Skills, and Prepare for the School Year Ahead

For many children and teens, summer brings a welcome break from academic demands. But for those navigating emotional or behavioral health challenges, the loss of structure and routine can lead to increased anxiety, regression, and difficulty transitioning back to school in the fall.

Kids on their phones watching short-form videos that impact their mental health.

New Meta-Analysis Links Short-Form Video Use to Cognitive and Mental Health Challenges

Short-form video platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts have rapidly become a daily habit for children, teens, and adults alike. While these platforms offer entertainment and connection, emerging evidence continues to suggest that heavy use may carry real risks.

Illustration of springtime self-care activity of walking in nature.

Spring Into Self-Care: Simple Ways to Support Mental Wellness This Season

As spring arrives and nature comes back to life, it’s a natural time to pause, reset, and care for your mental health. At Aris Clinic, we believe that mental wellness is a journey, and even small, seasonal changes in your routine can have a big impact. Here are a few spring-inspired self-care tips to help […]