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Teens in Treatment: The Value of an Active Lifestyle

Why Residential Treatment Centers (RTC) For Teens Include Exercise in Treatment Programs The benefits of exercise for the mind, body,…
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Parents

Drugged Driving Rivals Dangers of Drunk Driving

Drugged driving doesn’t get as much national attention as drunk driving, but it’s every bit as dangerous. Like alcohol, marijuana,…
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Family & Home Life

Why Are Teens Lonelier and More Depressed?

Do Cell Phones Make Teens Lonely? If you’re the parent of a teen, you’ve probably seen a constant stream of…
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Parents

Anger Management for Teens

How to Help Teens Handle Powerful Emotions We all get angry sometimes. Some of us get angry often, while some…
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Childhood Insomnia & How It’s Linked to Mental Illness

Many kids have trouble sleeping now and then. But if your child doesn’t outgrow their sleep struggles, they may be…
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The State of Teen Mental Health in the US in 2020

Our Teens Need Help: There Are Inpatient Treatment Options for Teens with Mental Health Issues At the end of 2020,…
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Family & Home Life

August is National Wellness Month

The concept of wellness is not new. Most of us have a basic idea of what it means – in…
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Anxiety & Mood Disorders

Back-to-School Anxiety for Teens Entering High School

For many teens, finally making it to high school is a dream come true. It’s something they look forward to…
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Helping Teens Return to Structure and School

For most families across the U.S., this past year has been like no other. We all know why: the pandemic.…
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When Should a Parent Consider Adolescent Dual Diagnosis Treatment Centers?

Treatment for Teens With a Substance Use and Mental Health Disorder When a parent finds out their teen has a…
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Finding the Best Adolescent Treatment Centers

Key Components of Behavioral Treatment Centers for Teens When your teenager needs treatment for a mood disorder, a behavioral disorder,…
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Benzodiazepines and Anxiety: The Rebound Effect

Are They Really Useful? Benzodiazepines, commonly known as tranquilizers, are a type of medication used to treat anxiety and various…
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