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…
Before you select a treatment center for your adolescent, take a moment to understand the importance of gender-specific treatment. It’s easy to get caught up researching how different facilities deliver treatment. Also, debating what form of treatment will work best for the adolescent you’re trying to help. What many caregivers don’t realize is that the…
You may have heard about art therapy recently in the news, at the doctor’s office, or maybe you are looking for art therapy in North Carolina for either yourself or a family member. Art therapy is a new therapeutic technique that has shown promising results. The benefits of art therapy for people struggling with abuse…
PTSD and children is a subject we have only recently begun to understand. It was originally believed that children can bounce back quickly from events and it doesn’t affect them like it does an adult, but that belief has changed. Children are susceptible to the same after-effects as adults. Untreated PTSD in children can result…
Seeking help from addiction is one of the first, if not the most important steps you can take on your road to recovery. Thankfully, there are many treatment methods available to adolescents seeking help. Foothills at Red Oak Recovery provides holistic treatment methods as holistic approach North Carolina at their facility. Below is more information about…
Animals have been used to help people throughout history for different reasons, including therapy and healing. There are many types of therapy available for those who need help to recover from substance abuse and other conditions. Equine therapy is a proven treatment that can help those who need a push in the right direction to get…
World Mental Health Day was established in 1992 by the Federation for Mental Health. October 10th was designated as World Mental Health Day and was created to help raise awareness and acceptance of mental health issues, and end the stigma that was once associated with them. Mental health treatment can be beneficial for individuals who…