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How to Tell if a Teen Needs Residential Treatment

If you worry your teen is getting off track this fall, you’re not alone. Parents across the country understand that the stress and disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic can have a wide range of negative consequences for their teens. Shelter-in-place orders, social distancing guidelines, and virtual school all mean things teens previously took for granted no longer happen the way they did. If they’re happening at all. Depending on

September 15, 2024

ADHD

Why Evolve Treatment Chose SMART Recovery

At Evolve Treatment, we’ve always been committed to providing the best possible care for adolescents navigating the challenges of addiction and mental health. As we continue to grow, we’ve made a pivotal decision to shift away from traditional 12-Step programs and embrace the SMART Recovery approach. This change reflects our understanding of what today’s teens need to succeed in their recovery journeys—something flexible, realistic, and aligned with their unique perspectives.

August 29, 2024

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National Depression Screening Day

National Depression Screening Day, held on the Thursday of the first full week in October, serves as a powerful reminder of the silent battles that countless individuals face every day. As a globally recognized event, its purpose goes beyond raising awareness—it highlights the critical need f or early detection and timely intervention for depression. In a world where mental health issues are often misunderstood or stigmatized, this day plays a

August 29, 2024

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World Trauma Day: Understanding and Healing Teen Trauma

At Evolve Treatment, we know that trauma isn’t just something that happens to other people—it’s something that can touch any of us, particularly teens who are still figuring out how to navigate the world. World Trauma Day is on October 17th each year, and it marks a time to raise awareness about the impact of trauma on people’s lives, especially young people. Let’s talk about what trauma is, how it

August 29, 2024

ADHD

Understanding SMART Recovery: A Fresh Approach for Teen Addiction Treatment

What is SMART Recovery? When it comes to helping teens navigate addiction, finding the right approach is crucial. At Evolve Treatment, we’ve embraced SMART Recovery as a powerful tool in guiding young people toward healthier lives. Why is SMART Recovery such a good fit for teens? Let’s dive in and explore. SMART Recovery stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training, and it’s a modern, science-based program designed to help people break

August 29, 2024

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4 Mental Health Clubs in High School & How to Create Your Own

Mental health issues in adolescents are increasing rapidly. According to the CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey, more than 30% of high school students around the U.S. reported “persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness” in recent years. More than 17% have seriously considered suicide. And more than 13% have even made a plan. These numbers have been rising since 2007. Some students are using their time and energy to try and

March 14, 2024

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Medication Side Effects: I Don’t Like the Way My Medication Makes Me Feel

If you’ve been diagnosed with a mental health or behavioral issue, you might be on medication. Adhering to your medication regimen daily is an achievement. You know that medication will help you feel better, so you’re doing your job in the recovery process. However, many medications come with side effects. Whether you’re on antidepressants, anti-anxiety, ADHD, or other medication, you might be experiencing one or more unpleasant symptoms. For example,

March 5, 2024

Addiction

New National Suicide and Mental Health Emergency Hotline: Call 988

Suicide Hotline, Mental Health Emergencies, Substance Use Emergencies Before the coronavirus pandemic swept across the country in early 2020 and created a mental health crisis for children and adolescents that prompted the Surgeon General of the United States to publish an advisory in early 2021 called Protecting Youth Mental Health, there was already a mental health crisis brewing. The crisis: suicide. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) published a series

July 15, 2022

Can I Legally Run Away?

You hate your life and your parents. Things are bad at home – and you want to run away. You imagine a clean slate. An escape. A fresh start. Maybe you think running away will make everything better. Maybe you believe that leaving everything behind will make your problems disappear. But you’re not sure how to do it. And you wonder about the logistics. You also wonder if running away

June 11, 2021

Mental Health Awareness Month 2021: Tools 2 Thrive Phase Two

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. At the beginning of 2020, no one could have predicted where we are now, almost halfway through 2021. We faced the worst public health emergency in a hundred years: the coronavirus pandemic. Physical health and wellbeing were our first priority all year, which was critical for getting the pandemic under control. Citizens around the country made enormous sacrifices and did their best to mitigate

May 10, 2021