Resources, news, and insights from Perimeter Healthcare
We believe that education is part of care. Browse our latest articles, news, and resources on behavioral health topics — written by our clinical team for patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
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Autism care: reimagining the spectrum
In this article, Perimeter Enterprise Chief Medical Officer Dr. Steven Merahn argues that current science calls for more than ABA alone, proposing a prevention-oriented "spectrum of care" that supports the whole child across the life course.
The Pediatrician’s Role in Inpatient Psychiatric Care
In this article, Perimeter Enterprise Chief Medical Officer Dr. Steven Merahn outlines four steps pediatricians should take when a patient is hospitalized for mental health that keep the medical home involved from admission through discharge.
Pediatric residential treatment as early intervention?
In this paper, Perimeter Enterprise Chief Medical Officer Dr. Steven Merahn reviews evidence that early intensive intervention may reduce emergency visits and hospitalizations, protect families, and improve long-term outcomes for children.
Articles and Publications
When your child needs help
No parent wants to see their child go to a hospital for mental health problems. But sometimes, children need this kind of help to stay safe and get better when regular visits to a doctor or therapist aren’t enough.
Suicide among youths – uncovering the silent epidemic
When we first hear any news of suicide, the image of a dejected, lonely, middle-aged man easily comes to mind. This...
The importance of self-care
INTRODUCTION Adulthood is overrated. A great many people utter this statement out of frustration, and it's not...
Surviving the holidays – tips for dealing with hard family relationships
The holiday season is upon us and expectedly, a lot of people are excited about the smell of Christmas. One of the...
Trauma-informed care
WHAT IS TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE AND WHY DOES IT MATTER? What is trauma-informed care? The University of Buffalo Center...
Perimeter Healthcare listed as critical infrastructure facilities
PERIMETER HEALTHCARE REMAINS OPEN Perimeter Healthcare operates a network of psychiatric hospitals and residential...
Bipolar Disorder – A part of an educational series
Bipolar Disorder A Mental Health Educational Series Bipolar disorder (formerly known as manic depression) is a mental...
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Learning about Autism Spectrum Disorder A Mental Health Educational Series Autism Spectrum Disorder refers to...
An issue of age
We all hope those we love are with us for as long as they can. But the aging process isn’t always as smooth as we...