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Teens Dealing with Co-Occurring Issues and How to Help

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 25, 2022Updated: August 5, 2022Co-occurring issues refer to a teen or adult struggling with mental health concerns and substance use. Parents should know about recognizing co-occurring issues, staying supportive, and getting a teen the help they need. If you believe your…

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5 Important Benefits that You Should Know About Psychological Testing

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 22, 2022Updated: August 5, 2022Psychological testing is a crucial component of any mental health treatment facility. It is a vital tool for understanding a person’s challenges, and it can help guide your treatment team in providing effective treatments and solutions. Contact 866.300.5275…

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4 Surprising Benefits of Trauma Treatment

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 18, 2022Updated: August 5, 2022The benefits of trauma treatment are hard to understate. People suffering from the effects of trauma often have difficulty in several parts of their lives; they may struggle with insomnia or anxiety or be unable to function…

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How Many Teens Have Anxiety?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamMedically Reviewed BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: June 21, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022Today’s teenagers struggle with increasing levels of anxiety and a lack of anxiety treatment. Today, over 30 percent of teens struggle with anxiety. Unfortunately, a lack of mental health education, resources,…

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Cell Phone Addiction Facts and Statistics

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamMedically Reviewed BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: June 19, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022Smartphones are a constant tool for modern living. While they can get us where we need to go, tell us the weather, and keep us connected with loved ones, they can…

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What Are the Goals of Reality Therapy?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamMedically Reviewed BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: June 18, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022Therapy is one of the best tools for addiction recovery and co-occurring issues. Unfortunately, many of today’s teens struggle with fear of failure, ongoing stress, unresolved trauma, and undiagnosed mood disorders…

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7 Common Signs Someone Is Self-Harming

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamMedically Reviewed BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: June 17, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022For some teens, feelings of isolation and low self-esteem can lead to self-harm. As their bodies continue to develop through hormonal shifts, many teens struggle to engage with their families and…

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What to Do After an Anxiety Attack

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamMedically Reviewed BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: June 11, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022Anxiety attacks can be scary, especially when someone doesn’t know what’s happening. Unfortunately, anxiety is increasingly common today. A staggering number of teenagers struggle with anxiety every day. Academic, family, peer,…

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May Is Mental Health Awareness Month, So Let’s Celebrate

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 24, 2022Updated: May 10, 2022Erasing the stigma around mental health concerns is one of the most important things we can do to help those struggling with mental health disorders. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Fighting misconceptions while increasing support for…

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Mood Disorders in Teens: What Are the Signs to Look Out for?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 23, 2022Updated: May 10, 2022Identifying common mood disorders in teens can be difficult. Many of the symptoms of mood disorders mimic the normal moodiness and angst most teens go through at some point. The fact that teenagers have a more difficult…