Backpack Healthcare

Backpack Healthcare Providing accessible, inclusive, and comprehensive mental healthcare for the whole family.

There’s a reason those classic holiday movies hit different this time of year 🎥✨Nostalgia isn’t just about the past—it’s...
12/17/2025

There’s a reason those classic holiday movies hit different this time of year 🎥✨

Nostalgia isn’t just about the past—it’s a powerful tool for calming our nervous systems, creating emotional safety, and reconnecting with what matters.

From familiar music to predictable endings, even the cheesiest holiday films can help regulate mood and reduce stress.

💜 Swipe through to learn how nostalgia supports mental health—and why it’s okay to hit replay.

📲 Need a little extra support this season? We’re here at hellobackpack.com

Read it again—and let it sink in.Your child doesn’t need a flawless parent.They need you—present, loving, and human. 💛Ge...
12/16/2025

Read it again—and let it sink in.

Your child doesn’t need a flawless parent.

They need you—present, loving, and human. 💛

Gentle reminder this season (and every season): showing up, even in the messy moments, is more than enough.

Not every teen feels merry during the holidays—and that’s okay.Behind the lights and traditions, the season can stir up ...
12/15/2025

Not every teen feels merry during the holidays—and that’s okay.

Behind the lights and traditions, the season can stir up stress, grief, or overwhelm for some kids and teens.

đź’¬ This carousel shares gentle ways to check in, connect, and support your teen through the tough days.

📲 Need a deeper level of support? Backpack offers therapy for teens, covered by Medicaid and major insurers.

Bright lights, busy schedules, loud relatives, and sugar overload can overwhelm their nervous systems fast.Before assumi...
12/12/2025

Bright lights, busy schedules, loud relatives, and sugar overload can overwhelm their nervous systems fast.

Before assuming bad behavior, try asking: “Is my child overloaded right now?”

Sometimes the best response is a break, a breath, or a quiet moment together. đź’›

Being the responsible one doesn’t mean you don’t get overwhelmed.Eldest children often carry invisible weight—expected t...
12/11/2025

Being the responsible one doesn’t mean you don’t get overwhelmed.

Eldest children often carry invisible weight—expected to lead, help, manage, and hold it together, all without complaint. This post is for you. 💜

Let’s talk about the emotional load, how it shows up, and how to lighten it.

✨ Support is for you too. Explore therapy and parent coaching at hellobackpack.com

The holidays can bring joy... and a lot of big emotions.From disrupted routines to sensory overload, the break from scho...
12/10/2025

The holidays can bring joy... and a lot of big emotions.

From disrupted routines to sensory overload, the break from school isn’t always a break for kids and teens. Our mental health checklist is here to help you keep wellness top of mind this season—without the pressure.

A few simple reminders can go a long way in creating a calm, connected winter break.

✨ Save this checklist. Share with a friend.
📲 Need support? Reach out to our team at Backpack Healthcare.

Emotional changes in kids aren’t always loud or obvious.Sometimes they show up in whispers—in a shorter fuse, a quieter ...
12/09/2025

Emotional changes in kids aren’t always loud or obvious.

Sometimes they show up in whispers—in a shorter fuse, a quieter mood, or a sudden disinterest in things they used to love.

If something feels off, it’s okay to pause and check in.

You don’t have to have all the answers. You just have to notice—and care.

🟣 Swipe through for a few signs worth paying attention to.
🟣 Therapy can help. Visit hellobackpack.com to connect with a provider who gets it.

Not all monsters live in the Upside Down.Sometimes, the scariest things kids carry are the ones we can’t see.In Stranger...
12/08/2025

Not all monsters live in the Upside Down.

Sometimes, the scariest things kids carry are the ones we can’t see.

In Stranger Things, the trauma isn’t always loud—but it lingers. In real life, it’s the same. Trauma in kids doesn’t always look like a single event—it can build up and show up in emotional, behavioral, or even physical ways.

Let’s talk about what that can actually look like—so we can show up better.

🟣 Swipe through to learn the signs, and how therapy can help.
🟣 Visit hellobackpack.com to connect with a therapist who gets it.

Teens don’t open up because we ask them to.They open up because they feel safe enough to.That emotional safety starts wi...
12/05/2025

Teens don’t open up because we ask them to.

They open up because they feel safe enough to.

That emotional safety starts with us—modeling calm, empathy, and curiosity without pressure.

A reminder: you don’t need the perfect words. You just need to keep showing up.

@ Parents: Sometimes healing looks like becoming the support we once needed.This journal prompt is your invitation to pa...
12/04/2025

@ Parents: Sometimes healing looks like becoming the support we once needed.

This journal prompt is your invitation to pause, reflect, and lead with compassion. đź’›

Looking for more journaling support? Download our Backpack Care Companion App for access to its journaling feature!

Middle kids—we see you. 👀Being in the middle can come with a mix of independence, peacemaking, and sometimes feeling ove...
12/03/2025

Middle kids—we see you. 👀

Being in the middle can come with a mix of independence, peacemaking, and sometimes feeling overlooked. But with the right support, middle child energy becomes a superpower.

Swipe to learn how it shows up and how you can nurture your middle child’s emotional world. 💛

Need more support? Backpack offers child therapy covered by Medicaid and most major insurers.

If your heart sinks every time you open an app or turn on the TV—you’re not alone.In a world full of crisis and conflict...
12/02/2025

If your heart sinks every time you open an app or turn on the TV—you’re not alone.

In a world full of crisis and conflict, it’s okay to protect your peace. It’s okay to feel it all. And it’s okay to log off when you need to. 🧡

Swipe for simple, grounding ways to care for your mental health in moments like these.

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6655 Santa Barbara Road #8574
Elkridge, MD
21075

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Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
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