Scrolling was supposed to be fun. Now it’s controlling your time, your mood, and your focus. You try to stop. You can’t.This isn’t laziness. It's …
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BNI treatment’s ODD Treatment program combines evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, behavior modification, and trauma-informed care to help teens gain control over their reactions, improve frustation tolerance, and develop healthier ways to communicate and cope.
Scrolling was supposed to be fun. Now it’s controlling your time, your mood, and your focus. You try to stop. You can’t.This isn’t laziness. It's …
Scrolling was supposed to be fun. Now it’s controlling your time, your mood, and your focus. You try to stop. You can’t.
This isn’t laziness. It’s a social media addiction. And it can affect sleep, school, relationships, and confidence.
At BNI Treatment Centers, we help teens and young adults break the cycle. We treat the habit and the feelings behind it so you can take back control and feel balanced again.
Speak confidentially with an admissions specialist today. Call Now for a Private Assessment.
Social media becomes a problem when it starts interfering with daily life.
You may notice:
Many teens and young adults use social media to cope with stress, loneliness, fear of missing out, or low mood. Over time, it becomes their primary way to regulate emotions. That is when professional treatment is needed.
You may have tried deleting apps. You may have promised yourself to cut back. You may have set limits that did not last.
That is because compulsive use is usually tied to something deeper.
At BNI Treatment Centers, we treat both the behavior and the emotions behind it. That’s how lasting change happens.
Our addiction treatment programs are led by licensed clinicians and psychiatrists who understand behavioral health in teens and young adults. Every client receives a full assessment and a personalized care plan.
Treatment may include:
One on one sessions to identify triggers and build healthier coping skills.
Learn how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors connect. Replace automatic scrolling with intentional choices.
Build confidence and connection with peers working toward similar goals.
If anxiety, depression, trauma, or other concerns are present, we treat those alongside the addictive behavior.
Our programs are structured, supervised, and designed specifically for teens and young adults. The goal isn’t punishment. It’s balance. You don’t have to quit technology forever. You learn to use it in ways that support your life, not control it.
BNI Treatment Centers work with teens and young adults whose behaviors are affecting their mental health, school performance, family relationships, or daily functioning.
You may benefit from treatment if:
If left untreated, these patterns can impact confidence, emotional development, and future success. Early support leads to stronger results.
Families choose BNI because we combine evidence-based therapy with compassionate care. Our team provides structured, psychiatrist-supported programs in a safe, clinically supervised environment.
We help clients:
This isn’t a quick fix. It’s a clear path to long-term balance and growth.
If social media use is affecting your life or your child’s well-being, don’t wait. Early intervention gives the best chance to regain control.
Contact BNI Treatment Centers today. Our admissions team will answer your questions, review treatment options, and guide you every step of the way.
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A: If it feels compulsive, affects school, work, mood, or relationships, and you cannot cut back alone, an assessment is recommended.
A: Yes, BNI Treatment Centers specialize in treating teens and young adults facing behavioral and mental health challenges.
A: Not always, treatment focuses on building healthy, controlled use rather than total avoidance unless clinically necessary.
A: Yes, many individuals use social media to cope with stress, anxiety, or low mood. We treat those conditions together.
A: Length of care depends on individual needs. After assessment, our team recommends the appropriate level of support.
A: Call or contact BNI Treatment Centers online to schedule a confidential assessment and speak with our admissions team.
Dr. Arastou Aminzadeh or Dr. A as most teens refer to him, has been working in variety of clinical settings for the last 20 years. He is well respected nationally for his expertise in Addiction medicine and treating adolescents. Dr. A is a triple board certified physician in psychiatry, Child and Adolescent psychiatry and Addiction medicine.
Dr. Oliver Ahmadpour is an adult and child psychiatrist with nearly four decades of experience in the field of medicine with an M.D. degree from Sweden, where he practiced as an Internal Medicine physician. In the U.S. he completed his Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Endocrinology at UCSD, and his Residency and Fellowship in Adult, Child, and adolescent Psychiatry at USC Keck School of Medicine.
We treat a wide range of teen mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, trauma-related disorders, behavioral issues, ADHD, oppositional defiance, substance use, and dual-diagnosis conditions. Many families come to BNI after struggling to find the right level of care elsewhere.
Most private insurance plans cover a significant portion of treatment. Our admissions team verifies benefits quickly and explains coverage, deductibles, and out-of-pocket expectations before admission. We do not accept Medi-Cal or Medicare.
Yes. Many families come to BNI with teens who have complex diagnoses, treatment-resistant depression, severe anxiety, self-harm history, or previous hospitalizations. Our clinical leadership regularly treats high-acuity cases and provides specialized expertise for them.
Absolutely. We use established, research-backed modalities including CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, psychiatric medication management, experiential therapies, family systems work, and integrative approaches such as mindfulness, yoga, and expressive arts.
Our residential and outpatient programs are located in private, secure homes in Agoura Hills and Calabasas. These areas are known for their safety, privacy, and access to nature—ideal for focused healing and recovery.
Yes. BNI is trusted by the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine as a training rotation site for physician fellows to learn best practices in adolescent mental health—an acknowledgment of our clinical quality and leadership in teen psychiatry.


