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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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Stress Management for Teens

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 28, 2020Updated: May 11, 2021Stress management for teens may seem like it’s not all that important. However, the American Psychological Association reports that teens have stress levels that top that of adults.  A survey found that they experience stress during school…

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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…

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Types of Mental Health Disorders

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 16, 2020Updated: December 29, 2021At 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…

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Anxiety Attack vs. Panic Attack

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 12, 2020Updated: April 24, 2023It’s not uncommon to experience anxiety, and it’s helpful to understand the causes and symptoms of an anxiety attack vs. a panic attack. For instance, an anxiety attack may be more likely to manifest in anticipatory worries…

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Recognizing The Signs Of Underage Alcoholism and How To Obtain Help

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: November 26, 2019Updated: November 26, 2019If you are a parent to a teenager, and you suspect they are dealing with an alcohol addiction problem, knowing the signs of underage alcoholism is extremely important. This way, you can obtain help as quickly as…

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How to Stop Disordered Eating

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: November 12, 2019Updated: May 11, 2021Discussion around disordered eating in popular media tends to focus on teenage girls and women. However, a recent study showed a rise in males diagnosed with problems related to food. Teenage boys dealing with these issues may feel…

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Signs of Smartphone Addiction

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: November 7, 2019Updated: May 11, 2021Movies before the 21st century often imagined what life would be like after the year 2000. One detail that movie makers never imagined is the constant use of mobile devices. It seems that everyone has a smartphone.…