Battling mental illness can make the teenage years especially trying, as conditions like depression impact your relationships, academic performance, and overall wellbeing. Depression causes severe symptoms that can make it hard to enjoy life fully. Unfortunately, that makes teen depression and substance abuse disorders strongly connected, as depression symptoms can cause teens to rely on…
People with co-occurring disorders are at a high risk of suffering complications and worsening conditions during the coronavirus outbreak. If you are struggling with what’s happening in the world around you, you are not alone in this. Many men and women are worried about their future and what steps they have for getting help. Yet,…
It is not uncommon today for teenagers to struggle with mental disorders. As such, teens and mental health is an issue that continues to garner attention from parents, teachers, and mental health professionals. Common mental health disorders include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, depression, anxiety, or borderline personality disorder. Let’s explore a…
When a teenager is going through a moment of depression or anxiety, we often feel like they are just, ‘being a teen’. However, teenagers often go through emotional highs and lows due to stress. Stress management techniques for teens is a good way to teach teenagers how to manage the symptoms of stress, anxiety, or…
Are you a concerned parent who has wondered “is my teen experiencing stress?” For most teens, stress is the body’s natural way of handling difficult situations. Although stress is often perceived as a negative emotion, it can motivate a teen to find positive solutions to problems. However, stress can get out of control. When left…
Males and Mental Health It’s no secret that men have a difficult time talking about their emotional or mental struggles. What is lesser-known, however, is how the unhealthy connection between males and mental health treatment is leading to a wide range of problems including substance abuse and suicide. According to the American Foundation for Suicide…
Teenagers are still in the early stages of emotional and psychological development. As such, they are rarely equipped to deal with mental disorders such as depression or anxiety. If a teenager or their parent does not address the addiction, a teenager may turn to drugs or alcohol to self-medicate. As a result, teen depression and…
At Foothills at Red Oak Recovery, we help teen boys recover from alcohol and drug dependency and teach coping skills for teens in Ellenboro, NC. If you or your child have a substance abuse disorder or co-occurring substance and mental health disorders, this is a safe place to heal. The facility, which lies on a…
What are the symptoms of anxiety vs. depression? The two conditions are often linked but actually represent different kinds of mental health disorders. Depression is a mood disorder. Anxiety is an entire class of conditions. At Foothills at Red Oak Recovery in Ellenboro, NC, we treat both conditions alone or as part of a co-occurring…
At Foothills at Red Oak Recovery, we offer therapy for various types of mental health disorders that impact teens. Many of our clients currently live with a substance abuse disorder and a co-occurring mental disorder. Our counselors and therapists can help you or your child seek recovery and peace. If you know a teenage boy…