Indirect Disasters May Directly Affect Teens
Posted on September 08, 2017
Today's 24-hours news cycle may set in motion negative behaviors related to Secondary Traumatic Stress.
Teen Drug Overdose Rate Climbs 19% in One Year
Posted on August 25, 2017
In 2015 a quarter of a million adolescents reported that they used painkillers for non-medical purposes
Why "13 Reasons Why" Hurts Vulnerable Teens - NAMI
Posted on May 31, 2017
Suicide revenge fantasy produced by high school student stirs up a lot of concern for people in the mental health community.
Annual Drug Take-Back Initiative
Posted on April 25, 2017
Local agencies collaborative with US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to safely dispose of unused prescription medications before they land in the wrong hands.
Heroin Epidemic Grows to Smaller Cities
Posted on December 14, 2016
Over a three-day span recently, local emergency officials reported 22 overdose calls, 18 of the calls were a result of heroin overdose with one resulting in death by heroin overdose.
Coping with anxiety after events like Ohio State rampage
Posted on November 29, 2016
It's difficult to ignore around-the-clock media coverage when tragedy strikes. It is important for parents to recognize when their child is becoming anxious and help them process information that may be difficult for them to understand.
DEA Sounds Alarm on Elephant Tranquilizer Disguised as Heroin
Posted on September 23, 2016
Deadly synthetics such as fentanyl and carfentanil can absorbed through the skin or accidentally inhaled.
Choosing a Residential Treatment Center
Posted on September 06, 2016
All teens experience growing pains when it comes to their emotional and behaviors health, and often it is necessary for a counselor, doctor, or other professional to provide additional guidance. But for young people with serious emotional and behavioral challenges, intensive and twenty-four hour treatment may become necessary. When a child or teen is at serious risk and/or still struggles with their mental or behavioral health after other interventions, residential treatment programs can provide the needed care and attention.
Facing Personal Pain Frees Phelps
Posted on August 17, 2016
Phelps reveals his hidden struggle with his father's abandonment for more than 20 years and how it led to self-destructive behaviors.
Internet Addiction Symptoms & Treatment
Posted on August 10, 2016
Smart phones, tablets, and computers are pervasive in the lives of young people day. Their work, school, relationships, and interests all intersect with these devices and the internet one way or another. When a teen finds that they have trouble stopping themselves from constantly checking messages, websites, social media, online games, or other apps, this dependence can prove damaging to his or her developing mind.
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