Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 6, 2022Updated: August 5, 2022Social media is a fantastic tool that allows everyone with internet access to connect with friends down the street and new people worldwide. While social media itself is a positive thing, spending too much time immersed in…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamMedically Reviewed BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: June 29, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022Today, video games are a regular part of daily life. For teenagers, video games are a way to disconnect from stress and connect with friends in virtual worlds. Unfortunately, compulsive video…
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 21, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022Today’s teenagers struggle with increasing levels of anxiety and a lack of anxiety treatment. Today, over 30 percent of teens struggle with anxiety. Unfortunately, a lack of mental health education, resources,…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamMedically Reviewed BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: June 19, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022Smartphones are a constant tool for modern living. While they can get us where we need to go, tell us the weather, and keep us connected with loved ones, they can…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamMedically Reviewed BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: June 17, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022For some teens, feelings of isolation and low self-esteem can lead to self-harm. As their bodies continue to develop through hormonal shifts, many teens struggle to engage with their families and…
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 23, 2022Updated: May 10, 2022Identifying common mood disorders in teens can be difficult. Many of the symptoms of mood disorders mimic the normal moodiness and angst most teens go through at some point. The fact that teenagers have a more difficult…
