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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For many families, getting a teen out the door in the morning can be a daily challenge. But when that resistance to school becomes consistent, severe, and emotionally challenging, you may be dealing with something more serious: school refusal. At The Ridge RTC, we offer support to adolescents facing complex mental health challenges, including school
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If your teenager won’t go to school, there’s probably more to it than just a general dislike of class and homework. Teen school refusal is a somewhat common issue, affecting up to 15% of school-aged kids. But that doesn’t make it any less harmful, nor does it speak to the underlying mental health issues that
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Supporting a struggling teen is overwhelming. Not only do you face a wide variety of treatment options, but you may also encounter conflicting advice. From weekly therapy sessions to intensive residential programs, there are many available levels of care that you need to understand so you can match the right intervention to your teen’s particular
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Your teen begins to lash out at you for seemingly no reason. All they want to do is stay in their room. They barely come out to eat or shower, and even then, it’s because you made them. Sound familiar? This is what it can be like to live with a teen who is struggling
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The teen mental health crisis has now reached alarming levels. The growing problem demands the immediate attention of government leaders, healthcare providers, educators, and parents. Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that approximately 40% of high school students experience persistent, intense feelings of sadness or hopelessness [1]. The World
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School – and especially high school – can be tough on adolescents, but does school cause depression, or is it just a common contributing factor? Rates of teen depression were already on the rise before the COVID pandemic. Today, the rates have reached concerning new heights, with roughly 40% of high school students reporting persistent
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