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The Benefits of Art Therapy

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: June 7, 2021Updated: December 28, 2022Therapists can use a range of therapeutic techniques to guide the healing process in troubled teens. While talk therapy usually comes to mind, there are many other ways to promote healing and change. Mainly, these come in…

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How to Recover from a Panic Attack

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 10, 2021Updated: May 14, 2021Panic attacks put every nerve and system in the human body to the test. Your heart rate increases, and you experience a surge of cortisol and adrenalin. These physiological reactions to danger likely helped early humans run…

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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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Recognizing Signs of Self-Harm

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 23, 2021Updated: April 2, 2021Self-harm is anything that someone does to hurt themselves purposely. Whether that includes cutting or other actions, many teens use these actions to deal with complicated feelings, memories, or situations. Some signs can help family members and…

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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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5 Ways to Recognize Mental Health Issues In Your Son

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 22, 2021Updated: March 5, 2021Discovering early signs of mental illness in your son enables you to quickly get him into an effective treatment program. Seek help at a facility such as Foothills at Red Oak Recovery in North Carolina, which offers…

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5 Ways To Help Your Son Protect His Mental Health

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 8, 2021Updated: March 5, 2021The sooner you recognize signs of teen mental health issues, the sooner you can seek help for your son. Male mental health differs from female mental health, and it may be more challenging to get your son…

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How to Support Your Teen During Online Learning

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 31, 2020Updated: January 29, 2021Distance learning has become popular with many schools, enabling students to learn from home. While the shift can be challenging for kids, teachers, and parents, schools provide different online tools to enhance smooth learning. Parents can also…