Co-occurring issues refer to a teen or adult struggling with mental health concerns and substance use. Parents should know about recognizing co-occurring issues, staying supportive,…
The new year brings the promise of a fresh start. For teens in recovery from co-occurring addiction and mental health issues, resolutions take on a…
The idea of having someone you care about go through psychological testing might be daunting. The stigma attached to mental health disorders can get in…
Living with one mental health illness or dealing with a substance use disorder is challenging on its own. However, when they happen together, they can…
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.…
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…
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…
Teen rehabilitation programs are specifically designed to address addiction and disorders among an adolescent population. These programs have benefits. For teens and their families, this…
