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 TeamPublished: May 17, 2022Updated: May 10, 2022Psychological assessment may be ideal for teens for a variety of reasons. But what is psychological testing? When kids struggle in school and exhibit behavioral problems, a counselor may suggest testing to begin working toward a solution.…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 4, 2022Updated: April 28, 2022Teenage boys often struggle to ask for help to manage stress, depression, anxiety, and addictive behaviors like social media and video game dependence. This behavior can lead to self-isolation, drug use, and trouble in school. Psychological testing…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByDoug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: December 29, 2021Updated: December 22, 2021Being a teenager is never easy. Social pressure, hormonal changes, and daily stress all impact a teenager’s life. Today, many teens struggle with process addictions, disordered eating, depression, and substance abuse. For…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: October 24, 2021Updated: October 7, 2021Why is psychological testing necessary? In order to effectively treat any health issue, physical or mental, it’s important to have a thorough understanding of what that issue is. It would be difficult…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 3, 2021Updated: August 18, 2021The idea of having someone you care about go through psychological testing might be daunting. The stigma attached to mental health disorders can get in the way of parents making hard choices for the teen in their…
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: March 10, 2021Updated: December 6, 2021What is wrong with your son? You may be unsure if there is a mental health disorder present or his behavior due to some type of trauma exposure. Sometimes it is not always easy to tell what…
