Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 1, 2021Updated: March 3, 2022At Foothills at Red Oak Recovery in North Carolina, we observe Mental Health Awareness Month in May to increase knowledge about co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders. Our mental health treatment center welcomes boys and young men seeking…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 30, 2021Updated: April 16, 2021Psychological testing is a comprehensive evaluation of mental health. A licensed therapist uses this type of testing process to understand what’s happening to cause a person’s anxiety or other mood disturbances. It can help to reveal concerns…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 27, 2021Updated: April 16, 2021Working with animals creates a unique opportunity for people to find healing in themselves. Equine therapy is just that: working with, learning from, and taking care of horses. The benefits of equine therapy are numerous, and each…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 23, 2021Updated: April 2, 2021Self-harm is anything that someone does to hurt themselves purposely. Whether that includes cutting or other actions, many teens use these actions to deal with complicated feelings, memories, or situations. Some signs can help family members and…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 18, 2021Updated: April 16, 2021Process addictions, also known as behavioral addictions, are common among teens. While many people think about using drugs or alcohol when they hear the word “addiction,” the reality is that there are many kinds of addictions. Teens may…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 6, 2021Updated: December 6, 2021Holistic healing is the process of healing the mind, body, and spirit. A person with mental health disorders or substance use disorders may benefit from this type of therapy alongside evidence-based care. If you are asking, “Where…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 5, 2021Updated: April 2, 2021Teen rehabilitation programs are specifically designed to address addiction and disorders among an adolescent population. These programs have benefits. For teens and their families, this treatment is the first step toward a brighter future. To learn more…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 22, 2021Updated: December 6, 2021For adolescent men, residential treatment can be an ideal opportunity to step away from life to heal. This type of treatment means spending several weeks or longer living at a treatment center. During that time, they receive…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 17, 2021Updated: April 13, 2021Knowing your teen has a mood disorder, and isn’t just being an angsty teen, is hard to do in every situation. This problem is particularly prevalent in adolescent males who typically test the boundaries. Yet when a…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 15, 2021Updated: April 13, 2021Anxiety is a natural reaction to stressful situations. For some people, anxiety gets out of control, consuming most of their thoughts and limiting their quality of life. If your teen struggles with feelings of helplessness and worry,…
