Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 10, 2022Updated: December 14, 2022Eating disorders in teens are prevalent. Teens are surrounded by so much pressure to be thin and fit, which can lead to dangerous behaviors. Many types of eating disorders can cause serious physical and emotional harm. It…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 3, 2022Updated: September 30, 2022Trauma-informed care in North Carolina means recognizing the symptoms, signs, and risks of trauma to fully support the needs of individual clients. When a traumatic event has impacted a person, they may suffer throughout their life if…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 1, 2022Updated: October 31, 2022Teen substance use is one of the most distressing things that a family can go through. It’s very difficult to watch your loved one struggle. Fortunately, holding an intervention can show teenagers how much their families love…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 28, 2022Updated: August 29, 2022When adolescent boys struggle with substance use and other mental health concerns, it often takes a team of counselors to ensure they get the right treatment for their needs. We bring together several types of counselors in…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 26, 2022Updated: October 3, 2022People often use the terms panic attack or anxiety attack to refer to the same experience. However, there are key differences between a panic attack vs. an anxiety attack. Knowing the differences can help your teenager find…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 26, 2022Updated: August 29, 2022Teenagers rely heavily on smartphones to stay informed about the world and keep in touch with their friends. It has become increasingly common for teenagers to develop process addictions to smartphones, social media, and video games. A…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 23, 2022Updated: October 3, 2022Today, therapists offer an array of treatments for co-occurring disorders. Although each treatment is designed with the same goal in mind, it provides a different path to recovery. Two therapies, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 13, 2022Updated: August 29, 2022Unless you have personal experience with the two, you probably aren’t aware of the difference between eating disorders and disordered eating. Although both are an unhealthy relationship with food, there is a significant difference between disordered eating…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 9, 2022Updated: August 29, 2022It can be confusing when your teen seems traumatized over events like a friend’s car accident or a school shooting on the other side of the country. Experiencing trauma over events that happen to others is a…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 7, 2022Updated: August 29, 2022Childhood trauma can happen in many ways. When it isn’t adequately addressed, untreated childhood trauma can go on to have a significant impact on a teen’s health and happiness. A teen trauma treatment program can provide the…
