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You’ve seen it before—a group of teens, a couple or a family at a restaurant sitting together but not being together because everyone is checking their phones? More and more, technology is ever present in our lives, and we are all at danger of succumbing to overuse. The millennial generation is known for being the …

It’s not always easy to understand the difference between adolescent moodiness and a more serious struggle with depression. In fact, one in every 33 children can show signs of depression and in teens, that number is as high as one in eight. If you’ve noticed a depressive state for weeks, months or even longer it …

Welcome to the Aloha state—where people live longer, relax more and breathe easier. Considered one of the top vacation spots in the world, Hawaii is indeed made up of a chain of breathtaking islands. However, don’t think Hawaii is just resorts and hula huts. It’s also home to Pacific Quest! Hawaiian Culture You may know …

Pacific Quest offers hope to families if traditional therapy fails their loved ones. Adolescents and young adults attend Pacific Quest for a multitude of reasons, but overall, the end goal is to improve their mental well-being. For whatever personal reasons they attend, we find that the Pacific Quest approach works for these students for a …

The transition from high school to college life is an exciting one for many young adults. But as with every transition, it is one full of change and stress.

Technology is changing the world we live in, forcing an evolution in how all of us communicate. Smartphones are altering the way we interact with friends and loved ones, how we receive our news, and how we access entertainment. It’s powerful, ubiquitous, and unfortunately highly addicting for some individuals. Before the widespread use of cell …

Teenagers are known for staying up late and oversleeping in the morning. Ask almost any parent about their teen’s sleep habits, and they’ll likely describe them as erratic, at best. Sleeping too much or during odd hours is indeed often perceived as normalcy for American teenagers. According to a recent article published by Psychology Today, …

People aren’t born knowing everything, so as they say, hindsight is 20/20. Parents are there to guide their children using knowledge gained through their own experiences – with school or work, with people, perhaps with drugs. Adults recognize destructive behaviors or situations that can cause problems. And because parents love their children, they want to …

Pacific Quest is so pleased to officially announce the launch of it’s brand new website which integrates the two program specific sites- the Adolescent Program and the Young Adult Program– into one complete web address. The focus for Pacific Quest is to create innovative treatments for adolescents and young adults by providing sustainable living skills …

By Chris McConnell, Program Supervisor Reeds Bay Aloha, my name is Chris and I have worked with Pacific Quest for a little over two years. During this time, I have seen this company go through enormous transformation, and have watched it grow into one of the most progressive therapy programs in the country. I am …