October 2025

Teenagers and Alcohol Abuse

Teenagers and Alcohol Abuse: What Every Parent Needs to Know to Spot the Signs and Find Real Help

It’s easy to brush off a teen’s late nights or the occasional whiff of alcohol as typical adolescent behavior. But at The Ridge RTC, a trusted residential treatment center for adolescents, these moments are often early signals of something more serious. The issue of teenagers and alcohol abuse isn’t just about rebellion or testing limits. […]

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Mental Health In Teens

Mental Health in Teens Who Self-Harm: What Parents Need to Know About Anxiety, Depression, and Self-Harm

It’s not unusual for anxiety or depression to open the door to self-harming behaviors. These struggles rarely exist in isolation. They overlap, shift, and feed into each other in ways that can be hard to untangle. Anxiety, for example, keeps the body tense and alert, while depression drains energy and hope. Caught between the two,

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Family Therapy For Teens

Family Therapy for Teens: How Parents Can Work with Kids Who Self-Harm

When a teenager turns to self-harm, it does not happen in isolation. The effects ripple through the home, unsettling routines, straining relationships, and leaving parents feeling heartbroken, scared, and unsure of how to help. You may find yourself walking on eggshells, desperate to say the right thing, while also feeling overwhelmed by your own emotions.

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Treatment For Teen Suicidal Ideation

Evidence-Based Treatment for Teen Suicidal Ideation

Treatment for teen suicidal ideation involves practical crisis steps and evidence-based interventions that can protect your child’s safety and create a path toward recovery. Adolescent suicidal ideation is more widespread than many realize. While the topic is difficult, understanding the treatment landscape, immediate actions, and available resources empowers families to respond effectively during critical moments.

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Teen Personality Disorders

Teen Personality Disorders and Self-Harm: What Parents Need to Know

At The Ridge RTC, we work with families facing some of the most challenging moments in their teens’ lives. One of the most difficult combinations we treat is the intersection of teen personality disorders and self-harming behaviors. When parents first learn their teen may have a personality disorder, the diagnosis can feel overwhelming. Add self-harm

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Self Harm Warning Signs

Hidden Self-Harm Warning Signs Parents Often Miss

Recognizing self-harm warning signs in adolescents can be challenging for even the most attentive parents. Teenagers often conceal their struggles due to shame, fear, or a desire to protect their families from worry. These warning signs, which may be subtle or easily dismissed as typical teenage behavior, are critical to identify early for your teen’s

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