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ABC NEWS' 20/20 TO FEATURE MARYHURST FRIDAY, DEC. 2 rss feed

Tune in to ABC News' 20/20 this Friday, December 2, to see more of the life-changing work going on at Maryhurst. The episode, airing locally on WHAS-11 beginning at 10 p.m., features a special report by Diane Sawyer on the controversial issue of using psychotropic medications with children. Maryhurst, which cares primarily for teenage girls who have suffered significant trauma due to abuse and neglect, is to be shown as an example of best practices. After working with agencies across the country, ABC was particularly impressed with Maryhurst's belief that although medications can sometimes be very helpful, the best approach in working with children is to help them build healthy relationships based on trust and communication. Through intensive therapy and positive relationships with our staff, many of our children are able to drastically reduce their levels of medication while in our care.

This is the second time ABC News and Diane Sawyer have put the spotlight on Maryhurst. More than five years ago, Maryhurst was featured in a special "Primetime" episode on foster care in America.


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