Newport Academy

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Newport Academy
Company typePrivate
FoundedMay 2009
FounderJamison Monroe
Number of locations
California, Connecticut, New York City
Area served
United States
ServicesTherapy, education, rehab
Websitenewportacademy.com

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

History[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

  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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