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How Does COVID-19 Impact the Mental Health of Adolescents

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 1, 2020Updated: October 15, 2020Seemingly in the blink of an eye, COVID-19 changed our world in dramatic ways. And though we’ve made progress against the pandemic, the impact is still revealing itself. However, there is one area to keep a close…

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COVID-19: Depression Treatment and Substance Use Disorders

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 1, 2020Updated: April 8, 2020People 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.…

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Teens and Mental Health

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 26, 2020Updated: March 10, 2020It 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…

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Is My Teen Experiencing Stress?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 16, 2020Updated: March 9, 2020Are 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…

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Males and Mental Health

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 14, 2020Updated: November 18, 2020Males and Mental HealthIt’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…

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Teen Depression and Drug Use

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 9, 2020Updated: May 11, 2021Teenagers 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…

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Coping Skills for Teens

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 31, 2020Updated: May 4, 2021At 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…

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Anxiety vs. Depression

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 24, 2020Updated: May 4, 2021What 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…