There is much confusion in these times, but Legacy wants you to know that youāre still welcome. By Barrett White Ā With all of the confusion around who is allowed to leave the home, and where youāre allowed to leave it to, and who is even open anyway ā Legacy reminds you that we are …
Category Archives: Behavioral Health Services
By Carolina Boyd As the world deals with the uncertainty of COVID-19, many parents and their children are overwhelmed by the anxiety that comes from the unknown. But concern about accessing behavioral health does not have to be an issue for families struggling during this time. Legacy Community Health has launched telehealth services for our …
The Transgender Education Network of Texas is offering guidance for transgender patients during the pandemic. By Barrett White The Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT) provides shelter and safety for transgender Texans every day in the form of resources, community activism, and even grassroots work in Austin, but their work is especially important during …
By Dr. Teandra Gordon, LMFT-S, Senior Director of School-Based Behavioral Health “Am I enough? Do I matter?” These are the questions children ask when it comes to self-esteem. Is who I am enough to deserve love, success, life and joy? Believing āI am enoughā is the foundation of life. A childās answer to the question, …
After a media preview on December 12, the new Legacy Southwest opened its doors to the public on Sunday the 15th. By Barrett White The new Legacy Southwest (LSW), located at the same address of 6441 High Star Drive, is a 33,000 square-foot state-of-the-art clinic, bringing new space and a breath of fresh air …
By Dr. Teandra Gordon, LMFT-S, Clinical DirectorāSchool-Based Behavioral Health āAm I spoiling my newborn? Itās a worry that many parents have. Despite advice to the contrary from well-meaning relatives or friends, the truth is, itās impossible to spoil a newborn. Giving hugs, kisses, closeness, and warmth provides children with the security they need to develop …
By Barrett White Each week, Legacy brings you health news, tips, and patient stories. Now that weāre a week into 2019, we took a look back on what you enjoyed the most based on your likes, shares, click-throughs, and comments. Here are a few of your favorite stories from 2018. 1. Seven Ways to …
By Carolina Boyd A new year is fast approaching and with itāthe promise of a fresh start. January 1st of each year provides us with a chance to cast out the clutter and regrets of the old year. As is often tradition, many of us will make New Yearās resolutions to welcome in 2019. āPeople …
By Carolina Boyd For many the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, but the season can also be stressful. According to the American Psychological Association, 38 percent of people say their stress level increases during the holiday.Ā Unrealistic expectations, financial pressures and excessive time commitments are common stressors.Ā Fortunately there are ways …
By Carolina Boyd, Communications Associate Itās not unusual for most of us to turn to our primary care doctor when we get sick with a cold or hurt our backs. Now, medical doctors are becoming the first stop for mental health services according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Primary care physicians provide about …