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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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4 Ways to Support Your Son’s Mental Health

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: November 27, 2020Updated: January 13, 2021Caring parents understand that their children’s mental health is among the most significant things in life. Their overall health is essential as it affects the quality of life. Foothills at Red Oak Recovery concurs that attentiveness to…

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What is Mental Health Awareness Week?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 9, 2020Updated: March 3, 2021To help recognize the National Alliance on Mental Illness’s (NAMI) awareness efforts, Congress established the first week of every October as National Mental Health Awareness Week. This initiative aims to help educate people in all 50 states…

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How to Celebrate World Mental Health Day

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 3, 2020Updated: November 24, 2020Mental Health Day is a way for people worldwide to create a unified voice regarding mental health awareness. Every year, people throughout the world celebrate World Mental Health Day on October 10th. Though mental health discussions should…

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3 Ways to Help Your Loved One With Stress Management

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 25, 2020Updated: August 31, 2020Everyone experiences stress. It’s our body’s way of letting us know of a condition that requires our attention, such as preparing for a job interview. Too much stress, though, isn’t a good thing. It has both short-…

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5 Ways to Help Your Loved One Manage Their Mental Health

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 16, 2020Updated: August 31, 2020Watching loved ones live with emotional pain is a painful experience. Often, they exist under the fierce hold of mental health challenges, which sometimes leads to substance abuse. We desperately want to help but might not know…

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How Does COVID-19 Impact the Mental Health of Adolescents

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 1, 2020Updated: October 15, 2020Seemingly in the blink of an eye, COVID-19 changed our world in dramatic ways. And though we’ve made progress against the pandemic, the impact is still revealing itself. However, there is one area to keep a close…

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Mental Health Stigma and Teens

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 29, 2020Updated: April 8, 2020Mental health disorders are highly treatable, but managing symptoms requires help. That said, mental health stigma and teens struggling with emotional issues can create a barrier to treatment, as stigma can dissuade teens from reaching out for…