teen mental health — Episodes — FINDING ARIZONA PODCAST

In this episode, Patrick Buehl, founder and CEO of Teen Tree, a Joint Commission accredited residential treatment program in Scottsdale for teens ages 12 to 17, shares why he built the program around one standard: care good enough for his own kids. Patrick opens up about his own teenage struggles with depression and anxiety, and how turning that pain into purpose shaped the way he leads. He explains what it means for a teen to feel truly seen, including teen-driven treatment plans, individual purpose coaches, and a teen advisory board. He also talks about what the Joint Commission accreditation demands, what he wishes every parent knew before making that first call, and how stigma still keeps families from asking for help. For founders and business owners, Patrick shares how he builds a culture that prevents burnout, from a staff vision board and an open-door policy to team-building days at a local ranch. He also discusses his work on the board of Kid in the Corner, mentoring a young man through New Pathways for Youth, and raising a blended family of five.

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If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) any time.

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