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.
Hear from Dr. Steve
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
Understanding the connection between the mind and the body
FOR MIND AND FOR BODY: EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH An estimated 43.8 million...
The danger of vaping
Without FDA approval, e-cigarette manufacturers have consistently advertised their products as a smoking cessation...
Perimeter healthcare expands to Texas announcing new facilities in Arlington and Dallas
PERIMETER HEALTHCARE EXPANDS TO TEXAS ANNOUNCING NEW FACILITIES IN ARLINGTON AND DALLAS Company renews commitment to...
Protecting your kids from cyberbullying
Bullying is by no means a new phenomenon; however increased usage of the internet and social media has significantly...
Depresion in children and teens
Perimeter Healthcare, VP of Nursing Occasional sadness is a regular part of growing up; children and teens will have...
Suicide prevention – what can we do
2021 SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH - WORKING TOGETHER TO PREVENT SUICIDE All over the world, suicide claims one life every...
Anxiety in children
Growing up can be an anxious process. Kids have to learn new skills, relate with strangers, overcome unique challenges...
Self harm and mental health
March is National Self Harm Awareness month, so what a perfect time to shed some light on this often misunderstood...
The truth about addictive disorders
WHAT IS AN ADDICTIVE DISORDER? Addictive disorders refer to a group of disorders that involve excessive use of certain...