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Importance of Healing from Trauma

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: November 7, 2022Updated: October 28, 2022Trauma is an emotional reaction to a distressing event. Immediate traumatic reactions, such as denial or shock, are to be expected after a person has experienced something extremely upsetting, but it is the long-term effects of trauma…

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Recognizing the Signs of Self Harm

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…

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How Exercise Impacts Mental Health

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 24, 2022Updated: October 3, 2022Foothills at Red Oak Recovery promotes physical activity as part of a holistic approach to healing and therapy. Our exercise therapy program for adolescent boys ages 14–17 offers many benefits that can help our clients feel better…

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Group Therapy for Depression

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 21, 2022Updated: October 3, 2022One of the most powerful and effective types of therapy for depression offered by adolescent treatment centers is group therapy. This type of therapy is also essential for treating several concerns in addition to depression, including anger,…

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Trauma and Depression in Kids

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…

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Teen Mental Health Treatment near Tennessee

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…

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Side Effects of Teen Vaping

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 12, 2022Updated: October 31, 2022Vaping is increasingly popular, especially among teens. The smoking alternative may seem less harmful than cigarettes and second-hand smoke. However, for both teenagers and adults, vaping can have adverse side effects. Today’s ads encourage teens to vape…

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Teen Alcohol Abuse Treatment Near Virginia

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 10, 2022Updated: October 3, 2022Adults aren’t the only ones troubled by alcohol use. In fact, in Virginia, alcohol is the most frequently consumed drug by both adults and teenagers. According to the CDC, the state had 100 alcohol-attributable deaths of people…

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Types of Eating Disorders

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 10, 2022Updated: December 14, 2022Eating disorders in teens are prevalent. Teens are surrounded by so much pressure to be thin and fit, which can lead to dangerous behaviors. Many types of eating disorders can cause serious physical and emotional harm. It…

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What Are Programs for Troubled Teens?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 8, 2022Updated: February 23, 2023During adolescence, teens are susceptible to substance misuse and mental health issues. But it’s not always easy to find them treatment. Treatment for troubled teens through an adolescent treatment center program can be crucial to a child’s…

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