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Mental Health Awareness Month

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…

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Signs Your Teen Needs a Psychological Test

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…

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Causes of Anxiety Among Teens

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,…

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Common Triggers for Panic Attacks

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 12, 2021Updated: April 13, 2021Panic attacks are sudden episodes of fear that tend to occur out of the blue when no threat occurs. While many teens may have experienced one panic attack during a stressful time that never repeated itself, some…

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3 Characteristics To Look For in Mental Health Treatment for Teens

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 29, 2021Updated: March 5, 2021Quality of service, reputation, and family involvement are three characteristics to consider when choosing a teen mental health treatment. At Foothills at Red Oak Recovery in North Carolina, we provide family therapy services and individual treatment plans…

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3 Ways to Help Your Teen Manage Their Mental Health

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 16, 2020Updated: January 29, 2021During the teenage years, children learn a lot. However, they also face many challenges that can expose them to mental health issues, such as substance use disorders. Parents should monitor their children to provide the necessary assistance…

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Coping Skills for Teens

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 31, 2020Updated: May 4, 2021At Foothills at Red Oak Recovery, we help teen boys recover from alcohol and drug dependency and teach coping skills for teens in Ellenboro, NC. If you or your child have a substance abuse disorder or co-occurring…

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Stress Management for Teens

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 28, 2020Updated: May 11, 2021Stress management for teens may seem like it’s not all that important. However, the American Psychological Association reports that teens have stress levels that top that of adults.  A survey found that they experience stress during school…