Why Choose Residential Treatment for Depression and Anxiety
The choice of deciding to utilize a residential treatment can seem overwhelming and daunting. What questions do…
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Posts by Erika Mackey
I think my teen is depressed…
Perhaps you’ve noticed a shift in your child lately. Some days they seem completely fine, while others…
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Reparative Conversations with Children
Intention vs. Impact During my time working at Lake House, or just living on planet Earth, I…
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Developing the “Self”
In current trends society has been emphasizing the development of sense of self: self-care, self-worth, and self-esteem.…
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Depression in Children
Did you know that millions of American children are dealing with anxiety and depression? The Centers for…
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Loneliness in Teenagers
We often think of teenagers as the most connected generation. From school friends and parties to social…
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Why Choose a Therapeutic Boarding School?
When it comes to your daughter’s mental health, your approach matters. With so many options out there,…
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Depression in Teen Girls
Now, more than ever, teenagers are struggling. With rising rates of depression, our teens need help. They…
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Anxiety in Teen Girls
Anxiety is a common but serious mental health condition affecting millions of Americans. At Lake House Academy,…
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The Lasting Effects of Middle School Bullying
The idea of ‘mean girls’ is nothing new. Unfortunately, as long as there have been schoolgirls, there’s…
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Importance of Co-Regulation
Lake House Academy's Interim Clinical Director and Embark's Chief Clinical Officer, Rob Gent, speaks to the importance…
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The Joy in Shared Suffering
As I sit on my back porch after leaving Lake House today, I feel at a loss…
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“I Love You And…”
I can't remember where I heard that you should say that you love your child before you…
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Curiosity
As I sit in reflection of our last family workshop gathering at Lake House Academy, I am…
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Experiencing Grief as a Reminder of Our Connections
It is interesting-a theme in our community and in my sessions with students and parents in the…
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Lake House Celebrates first Boston Alumni Event
In December, Lake House Academy hosted our first Boston alumni event to celebrate and reconnect with LHA…
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Lake House Graduation 2016
What a day! Beautiful weather, smiling faces, great company, and goals reached. Families have traveled from afar…
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Camp out on Fontana Lake
The lake is quiet, the serene silence interrupted only by the occasional “switch sides” or “is it…
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Polar Bear Plunge
At the end of last year, Lake House Academy participated in a food drive competition among our…
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I Am Thankful For…
For my family, God and food For being adopted and loved by my parents To be able…
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Canoeing Fun on the River
Every summer, the LHA girls all take advantage of our setting on a beautiful lake by learning…
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Lake House Academy Now Accredited by NIPSA!
Lake House Academy is pleased to announce that we are now fully accredited by the National Independent Private Schools Association (NIPSA). As…
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Spring is in the Air!
Spring is in the air! After a challenging winter, students are happy to get outside to enjoy…
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March Lake House Academy Newsletter Released
Click to view LHA March 2014 Newsletter
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Welcome to the Gate House!
Lake House Academy is please to announce the opening of “Gate House,” a transitional program for our…
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Community Service
Lake House believes that community service is a valuable part of a girl’s therapeutic program. By giving…
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What a View!
WHAT A VIEW! LHA girls hiked to Chimney Rock today. They reached an altitude of 2205 feet…
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I Caught a Fish! Ker-splash!
I CAUGHT A FISH! Ker splash!  Summer time is known for fun in the great outdoors. The…
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