It’s normal for teens to feel sad, afraid, and anxious after they experience trauma. When these feelings don’t fade, they could have posttraumatic stress disorder…
A person who has a mental health disorder, along with a drug or alcohol problem, has what is called a co-occurring issue. The condition is…
Some parents ignore signs that indicate they have a troubled teen. It’s easy to chalk up bad behavior as part of the typical teenage experience.…
For teen boys with substance abuse disorders, family therapy helps parents and loved ones support adolescents in recovery. This approach uses family strengths to help teens return…
At 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…
Psychological testing is a comprehensive evaluation of mental health. A licensed therapist uses this type of testing process to understand what’s happening to cause a…
Working with animals creates a unique opportunity for people to find healing in themselves. Equine therapy is just that: working with, learning from, and taking…
Self-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…
Process addictions, also known as behavioral addictions, are common among teens. While many people think about using drugs or alcohol when they hear the word…
Holistic healing is the process of healing the mind, body, and spirit. A person with mental health disorders or substance use disorders may benefit from…
