Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamMedically Reviewed BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: June 23, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022Today, smartphones are a significant and helpful part of our daily lives. Unfortunately, they can also be highly addictive. Obsessive smartphone use can be a sign of mood disorder, emotional distress,…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamMedically Reviewed BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: June 18, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022Therapy is one of the best tools for addiction recovery and co-occurring issues. Unfortunately, many of today’s teens struggle with fear of failure, ongoing stress, unresolved trauma, and undiagnosed mood disorders…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamMedically Reviewed BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: June 13, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022Today’s ads, vaping pens, and increased flavored cartridges encourage teens to vape rather than smoke cigarettes. The smoking alternative may seem less harmful than cigarettes. However, vaping can have negative side…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamMedically Reviewed BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: June 11, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022Anxiety attacks can be scary, especially when someone doesn’t know what’s happening. Unfortunately, anxiety is increasingly common today. A staggering number of teenagers struggle with anxiety every day. Academic, family, peer,…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 24, 2022Updated: May 10, 2022Erasing the stigma around mental health concerns is one of the most important things we can do to help those struggling with mental health disorders. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Fighting misconceptions while increasing support for…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 18, 2022Updated: May 10, 2022The term disordered eating describes a range of irregular food and eating behaviors that may not fit the symptoms of a specific eating disorder, such as anorexia. However, they may still require support from a disordered eating…
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: May 16, 2022Updated: May 10, 2022The connection between animals and humans is powerful. The companionship and unconditional love that pets provide can help people live longer and improve their mental health. Equine therapy programs help clients in recovery settings and can be…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 13, 2022Updated: May 10, 2022Nobody is immune from mental health and substance use disorders. Despite the wealth and luxury of fame, many celebrities attend rehab, including many former teen stars. Some needed teen substance abuse treatment while they were still teenagers.…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 11, 2022Updated: May 11, 2022With near-constant access to video games, it’s no wonder that teenage boys are displaying unprecedented levels of addiction to various genres, platforms, and types of games. Video game addiction can be very severe and disruptive; therefore, it’s…
