If you are looking for recommendations for suicidal teens, you’ve come to the right place. The Ridge RTC works with teenagers who have mental health issues and suicidal thoughts. We understand the underlying problems that can cause teens to feel like there’s no way out. Teenage suicidal thoughts are a very serious issue, and early […]
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As a parent, it’s terrifying to think your teen might be using marijuana—and even more so when you learn how dangerous it can be. A new article published in Scientific American underscores the growing evidence linking cannabis use in teens to psychosis, raising the stakes for families everywhere. With cannabis becoming legal for adults in
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In teens, anxiety and depression tend to go hand-in-hand, despite the fact that they are two very distinct conditions. The more you think about it, the more it makes sense that depression may spur on anxiety, or vice versa. A teen who is struggling with depression may face academic hardship and feel anxious over failing
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It’s another morning battle with your teen, and you are wondering how to deal with school refusal. School refusal in teenagers is more than simply skipping school occasionally. Often, when teens won’t go to school, it’s because they have an underlying issue that is causing them to want to stay home. The Ridge RTC is
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If your teenager is showing signs of depression or anxiety but refuses help, you’re likely facing difficult questions. One of the most common is: Can a teenager refuse mental health treatment? The answer depends on state laws and the specific situation. While outpatient care is often more flexible, inpatient or residential treatment usually involves different
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Ridge RTC is part of the Altior Healthcare family of mental health treatment providers.
