Group therapy for teens aims at solving particular problems adolescents face. If you have a teen struggling with behavioral issues, like shyness, emotional regulation, low self-esteem, and social interaction, this treatment technique can help. Adolescents can get ongoing support from peers experiencing the same issues. Assistance from therapists helps teens to change behaviors, beliefs, attitudes,…
During the teenage years, children learn a lot. However, they also face many challenges that can expose them to mental health issues, such as substance use disorders. Parents should monitor their children to provide the necessary assistance when they discover these issues. At Foothills at Red Oak Recovery, we can help your teen access a…
While social media can help your kids connect and interact with friends and relatives, it comes with potential threats. Watch out for anxiety due to unrealistic comparison with others, privacy issues, social isolation, distraction, and indecent content exposure. That is why parents should talk to their children about safety on these platforms. Monitoring your son’s…
Marijuana, also known as cannabis or pot, is one of the most popular substances in the US. The drug has a reputation of being harmless, but it can still cause severe consequences to users. The long-term effects of cannabis do not appear until a couple of years later. Users consume the drug in various ways,…
Many teens and adults in America are increasingly vaping. Advertisers of vape pens (e-cigarettes) claim that it is a safer alternative to smoking marijuana and nicotine, but Foothills at Red Oak Recovery knows the truth is different. A gateway drug is a substance whose consumption leads to severe and risky behavior, especially drug and alcohol…
Dialectical behavior therapy, also known as DBT, is among the most comprehensive talk therapy options for treating substance use disorders and mental health conditions. It can be the last resort where other treatment options fail to produce the desired results. If your teen is struggling with a mental health problem, this program can offer much-needed…
You listen to your teenager all the time. However, do you ever put your active listening skills to use while doing so? It is essential to tune into what adolescents are attempting to communicate. Listening to what someone is saying with your heart and mind is not the same as hearing them. If you have…
If you expose yourself indirectly to a traumatic event for long, you can also suffer from trauma. Secondary trauma (ST), also known as vicarious trauma, is a type of condition you can develop when you hear traumatic stories or consistently want to help traumatized people. The ideal way to help a loved one undergoing trauma…
Depression affects millions of people in the US. Similarly, teens can suffer situational depression due to traumatic events or significant changes in their lives. Fortunately, teens struggling with this mental disorder can get help from an adolescent treatment center where professionals understand what they are going through. Foothills at Red Oak Recovery offers useful insights…
If your child experiences depression at the same time each year, they may be suffering from seasonal depression. This condition is a common disorder affecting many teens due to different circumstances. However, if you suspect your child has this mental problem, seek professional help at an adolescent treatment center as soon as possible to manage…