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Childhood Trauma and Substance Abuse

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByDoug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: August 7, 2020Updated: December 22, 2021Several studies reveal that there is a link between childhood trauma and substance use. Unfortunately, childhood trauma can impact your life into adulthood, resulting in substance use disorders. If you’ve battled childhood…

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Teens and Mental Health

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 26, 2020Updated: March 10, 2020It is not uncommon today for teenagers to struggle with mental disorders. As such, teens and mental health is an issue that continues to garner attention from parents, teachers, and mental health professionals.Common mental health disorders include…

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Males and Mental Health

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 14, 2020Updated: November 18, 2020Males and Mental HealthIt’s no secret that men have a difficult time talking about their emotional or mental struggles. What is lesser-known, however, is how the unhealthy connection between males and mental health treatment is leading to…

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How to Stop Disordered Eating

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: November 12, 2019Updated: May 11, 2021Discussion around disordered eating in popular media tends to focus on teenage girls and women. However, a recent study showed a rise in males diagnosed with problems related to food. Teenage boys dealing with these issues may feel…

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What is Art Therapy

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 31, 2019Updated: October 29, 2019You may have heard about art therapy recently in the news, at the doctor’s office, or maybe you are looking for art therapy in North Carolina for either yourself or a family member. Art therapy is a…

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What Is Reality Therapy?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 24, 2019Updated: March 3, 2021Foothills at Red Oak Recovery is dedicated to helping your male teen recover from a traumatic life event or other mental health challenges. We also assess adolescents through psychological and psychiatric testing. In working with our teens…

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PTSD and Children

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 22, 2019Updated: May 11, 2021PTSD and children is a subject we have only recently begun to understand. It was originally believed that children can bounce back quickly from events and it doesn’t affect them like it does an adult, but that…