Border Region Behavioral Health Center

02/27/2026

Campaigning with AHEC and several agencies for 988.

You are not alone
No estás solo(a).

02/26/2026

Our very own Krystal Cantu, Mental Health First Aid Outreach Worker was nominated out of 36 other community centers MHFA outreach workers by the Texas Council of Community Centers.

Congratulations Krystal for being Koalafied!!!!

02/26/2026

As every parent knows, messes will happen no matter how hard you try to prevent them—here is how you can fix them!

02/26/2026

No time for big messes? These simple sensory bin ideas are all low-prep, low-mess, and quick and easy to clean up!

02/26/2026

A few tips to start your self-love journey.

02/26/2026

02/26/2026

Using the 988 Lifeline is free. When you call, text, or chat the 988 Lifeline, your conversation is confidential. The 988 Lifeline provides you judgment-free care. Talking with someone can help save…

02/26/2026

02/26/2026

A working memory deficit can affect kids both in and out of school. Here are some supportive strategies to help kids stay on track.

02/25/2026

Autism Word of The Day: Dysregulation 🎢🧠

When a person is dysregulated, it isn't a choice or a "tantrum"—it is their nervous system struggling to find its footing. Think of it like a thermostat that has lost its ability to level out the temperature; the environment becomes too "hot" or too "cold" for the brain to handle.

Dysregulation happens when the brain is overwhelmed by sensory input, emotions, or stress, making it nearly impossible to maintain a calm and balanced state.

What this might look like:

Intense Outbursts: A sudden release of built-up tension or sensory overload.

Withdrawal: "Shutting down" or becoming non-communicative as a way to protect the brain from further input.

Difficulty Calming Down: Once the system is "off the rails," it takes time, safety, and often co-regulation to return to a baseline.

Understanding dysregulation helps us move from frustration to empathy. It’s about looking past the behavior to see a person who needs support to feel safe again.

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