Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 17, 2023Updated: December 21, 2023Making the decision to enroll your child in a program that provides adolescent mental health treatment is a big one. It allows your teen to talk to another person about what is happening to them as well as…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 8, 2023Updated: March 29, 2023Mental health issues can be difficult for anyone. They can especially complicate a teenager’s life because they already have pressures from school, peers, and changes in their physical, cognitive, and emotional development. Depression causes severe symptoms that…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 7, 2023Updated: February 23, 2023Depression 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…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 5, 2023Updated: February 23, 2023Parents and guardians of teens who are dealing with a substance use disorder may not be sure where to turn for support. At a substance abuse treatment center, teens get the support they need to work through issues…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 3, 2023Updated: February 23, 2023Did you know that people show signs of having an addictive personality at an early age? Often, the line between acceptable and unacceptable hobbies and behaviors is hard to see. With that said, how do people know…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: February 2, 2023Updated: February 23, 2023Many 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…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 21, 2023Updated: January 24, 2023Dialectical 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 when other treatment options fail to produce…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 28, 2022Updated: October 3, 2022The signs of self-harm in teens are not always easy to recognize. Sometimes, they’re just as difficult for others to notice as they are for the person who self-harms. This kind of destructive behavior hurts not just…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 17, 2022Updated: October 3, 2022Trauma is a response to an experience that a person finds deeply disturbing and distressing. This response can be emotional, psychological, or both. Exposure to trauma is a significant contributor to depression. However, a comprehensive depression treatment…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 14, 2022Updated: October 3, 2022Adolescents go through a lot of changes and experimentation during their teenage years. During this time, they focus on finding their identity while dealing with hormonal changes, stress from school, and countless other challenges. Mental health treatment…
