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Teens and Mental Health

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 26, 2020Updated: March 10, 2020It is not uncommon today for teenagers to struggle with mental disorders. As such, teens and mental health is an issue that continues to garner attention from parents, teachers, and mental health professionals.Common mental health disorders include…

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Is My Teen Experiencing Stress?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 16, 2020Updated: March 9, 2020Are you a concerned parent who has wondered “is my teen experiencing stress?” For most teens, stress is the body’s natural way of handling difficult situations. Although stress is often perceived as a negative emotion, it can…

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Males and Mental Health

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 14, 2020Updated: November 18, 2020Males and Mental HealthIt’s no secret that men have a difficult time talking about their emotional or mental struggles. What is lesser-known, however, is how the unhealthy connection between males and mental health treatment is leading to…

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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…

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Anxiety vs. Depression

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 24, 2020Updated: May 4, 2021What are the symptoms of anxiety vs. depression? The two conditions are often linked but actually represent different kinds of mental health disorders.  Depression is a mood disorder. Anxiety is an entire class of conditions. At Foothills…

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Types of Mental Health Disorders

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 16, 2020Updated: December 29, 2021At Foothills at Red Oak Recovery, we offer therapy for various types of mental health disorders that impact teens. Many of our clients currently live with a substance abuse disorder and a co-occurring mental disorder. Our counselors…

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Anxiety Attack vs. Panic Attack

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 12, 2020Updated: April 24, 2023It’s not uncommon to experience anxiety, and it’s helpful to understand the causes and symptoms of an anxiety attack vs. a panic attack. For instance, an anxiety attack may be more likely to manifest in anticipatory worries…