When people hear the term schizophrenia, it creates all kinds of incorrect notions about the individual with the psychosis. Yes, schizophrenia is a form of psychosis, which means the individual will be prone to delusions or hallucinations. This doesn’t necessarily make them dangerous, though some individuals may have symptoms that create violent tendencies. Since schizophrenia…
Stress can be debilitating, often interfering with a person’s quality of life. We all experience some forms of stress. As adults, we are better able to manage our stress, resulting in fewer issues. For teens, stress has the potential of creating mental health and addiction issues. Every year for many years, the Health Resource Network…
Spring is a time of rebirth and growth. We are inspired to de-clutter and create space for clarity and creativity. We often make time to de-clutter and re-organize our physical environment however we forget about clearing up our internal environment. Spring’s energy can be a great time to assess our lives. It provides an opportunity…
Self-injury or self-harm is usually a response to severe emotional distress. A person may cause intentional, non-suicidal injuries to his or her body as a way to mirror psychological pain with emotional pain. In some cases, the physical injury can have a temporary calming effect and, in others, a self-inflicted wound is a way to…
As you consider a range of therapy programs for your teen’s drug rehab treatment, you run across recreational therapy. Then you wonder, what is the recreational therapy definition and does your teen need this type of therapy? For many people, it is hard to imagine recreation being helpful as part of drug or alcohol recovery.…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, ranks among the most common mental illnesses. Most people experience some OCD behaviors, but keep these in balance with daily life. When OCD occurs with greater intensity, it damages daily life. For a teen with a diagnosis of this mental health problem, acupuncture for OCD provides proven benefits. About OCD OCD…
New Years is a time most people reflect on goals and resolutions. It is also a time when we jump into new endeavors only to find they are short-lived. What goes wrong? When we are too caught up in a specific behavior change we forget to acknowledge the overall reason we want to make the…
Numerous programs can help people of all ages overcome addiction and mental health problems. However, many of these programs focus on the needs of adults. For that reason, many teens and young adults struggle with finding programs that meet their unique needs. This is what makes Destinations for Teens stand out. We offer comprehensive treatment…
You’ve probably come across psychotherapy as an option for treating substance abuse or a co-occurring mental health disorder. Have you ever wondered, “Does psychotherapy work?” If your teenager needs to talk to someone, why can’t they just turn to their parents, guidance counselor, or a trusted friend? Psychotherapy is useful for treating a number of…
If your teen is struggling with their mental health, it can be a complicated situation to handle. As a parent, you want the best for your children and hope that they can thrive and be happy, but this is difficult with mental illness. If your teen is dealing with a mental illness, there is help…