Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 12, 2024Updated: July 15, 2024When it comes to weed, what is the safest way to consume it? Edibles vs. smoking marijuana is a debate that often arises. Teenagers using marijuana is a growing concern, especially since marijuana use can lead to…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: June 11, 2024Updated: June 13, 2024Gaming addiction is real, and many teens struggle to limit the amount of time playing video games. In some cases, gaming becomes the focus of a person’s life, negatively affecting their physical and mental health as well…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: June 10, 2024Updated: June 13, 2024When you’re concerned about a teenager’s mental health but aren’t sure what to do, psychological testing for teens can provide insights into why a teen is struggling and what type of treatment can help. If you’ve already scheduled…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 8, 2024Updated: April 16, 2024Though they begin to look like adults on the outside, teens are still developing on the inside. A person’s brain develops well into their 20s, which is one reason to worry about the alcohol effect on teenage…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 2, 2024Updated: April 4, 2024During the transition from childhood to adulthood, teens experience many emotional, hormonal, intellectual, physical, and social changes. Combined with other stressors, they easily feel overwhelmed and develop certain mental health issues. In particular, mood disorders in teens…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: April 1, 2024Updated: April 4, 2024Most parents today worry their child spends too much time on social media. While families may joke about screen addictions, social media addictions are real. A form of process addiction, social media…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 14, 2024Updated: February 15, 2024There are many tools for helping teens in crisis, and some have four legs. The National Library of Medicine reports that clinical trials on animal-assisted therapy confirm that working with animals, including horses, offers mental and behavioral…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 17, 2023Updated: December 21, 2023Making the decision to enroll your child in a program that provides adolescent mental health treatment is a big one. It allows your teen to talk to another person about what is happening to them as well as…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 30, 2023Updated: April 24, 2023When trauma occurs in childhood, it can lead to many long-term effects. Trauma can change how the brain functions and affect a child’s quality of life as they grow into adulthood. Untreated childhood trauma can lead to…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 16, 2023Updated: April 20, 2023There’s a direct correlation between substance use and academic performance. Therefore, substance misuse treatment can lead to improved grades for a teenager. A treatment program that offers teen academic assistance is the most effective way to help…
