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    Adventure Outings: How Outdoor Time Improves Mental Health

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    Maybe you’ve noticed that your teen no longer engages in activities they used to love? Or maybe unhealthy activities are replacing the ones they used to enjoy? Teens struggling with behavioral or mental health issues may feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to change the course they’re on. This is where adventure therapy can help. …

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    Technology Use: How to Create Structure and Balance for Your Teen

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    Using technology is a part of our teens’ everyday lives. From mobile devices for social media to school computers to gaming systems at home, there is rarely a time during the day when teens don’t have access to some form of technology. And in 2020 as the world continues to deal with a global pandemic,…

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    Mindfulness: What It Is and How It Can Benefit Your Teen

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    Mindfulness is probably a completely foreign concept to most teens. With access to smartphones and video games, they may not even be able to imagine sitting quietly and doing “nothing”. But mindfulness isn’t doing nothing. Mindfulness works because it helps you replace your stressful thoughts and anxiety with something positive. What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is…

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    Finding A Residential Treatment Center For Depressed Teens

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    A teen could be sad about a break-up, or they could be more irritable than usual when you interrupt their phone calls with friends. Perhaps they indicate a lack of concentration when they prefer to scroll through their phone rather than study for an upcoming exam. These scenarios are normal experiences of teenagehood; however, a…

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    Guided Meditation Practice Improves Focus for Teens with ADHD

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    The idea of silent meditation doesn’t appeal to everybody. Some teenagers may find that they get bored easily, get caught up in their thoughts, or that time seems to drag on when trying to practice mindfulness without any outside stimulation. Teens with ADHD are more likely to find the idea of silent meditation questionable, but…

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    Finding the Middle Way When Struggling with Anxiety

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    The decisions teenagers make when they are struggling with anxiety may not be the same decisions they would make when they are feeling more regulated, but it is useful to acknowledge that those decisions are a direct response to the emotions they were feeling at the time. So often when teaching teenagers how to respond…

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    How to Work with Anger That May Arise During Family Conflict

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    Anger is a very energetic emotion. It is the only emotion that moves us to action. Many teenagers are known for angry outbursts as a way to assert themselves into situations and gain autonomy from their parents. By studying the neurobiology of anger, we know that anger is typically is a secondary emotion, even if…

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    Adventure Therapy Helps Teens with ADHD Regulate Emotions

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    Many believe that calming, low-energy activities serve as a healthy outlet to regulate the energy levels of teens with ADHD. But, these are the exact types of activities that trigger symptoms, like restlessness and inattention. When their mind is overwhelmed with restless energy, they feel more in sync with themselves with their body matches the…

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    Mindfulness Helps Teens with Trauma Reconnect with Physical Sensations

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    Feeling numb or dissociated from one’s body is common for teens who have experienced trauma. It is their body’s way of shutting down to protect them from re-experiencing emotional or physical pain. However, when teens subconsciously try to avoid feeling pain, their body also blocks energy that allows them to experience pleasure and joy. Mindfulness-based…

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    Can Practicing Gratitude Reduce Symptoms of Depression in Teens?

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    Telling your child who is struggling with depression to be more grateful for the positive things in their life won’t necessarily lift their feelings of hopelessness, but it is a small step in helping them shift their perspective. A recent analysis shows that gratitude can make a difference in helping teens with symptoms of depression…

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    Can Practicing Gratitude Reduce Symptoms of Depression in Teens?

    Red Mountain Colorado is a leading residential treatment center for teens ages 13-17, built on the shoulders of some of the most experienced and well-respected individuals in the field of adolescent and young adult treatment.