Watching your teen turn down the wrong path in life both upsets and frightens you. Your worry mounts as you endure disrespectful outbursts or watch his/her grades go down. You might know or suspect that your son or daughter is engaging in sex or using alcohol or drugs. Your attempts to stop the bad behaviour…
While it’s normal for adolescents to experience bad moods, most will quickly bounce back and return to a normal state. When teens are sad, feel hopeless, and withdraw for a period of weeks, or longer, they could be experiencing depression. These negative feelings can become a significant disruption in daily life that affects behaviour, school…
Like adults, teens can struggle with anger issues. Unfortunately, few of them get the anger management support that they need to deal with this problem. Such classes teach teens how to control their anger, which helps them later in life too. At Venture Academy, we understand the importance of providing this guidance. Understanding the Importance…
In the modern world, technology is everywhere. For most people, things like smartphones can be a helpful tool for communicating with others and finding information. However, some people’s use of phones can cross the line and turn into addictive behaviour. Addiction to the phone is still a relatively new issue that many people do not…
Venture Academy has an accredited program that offers help for why do teens fight with parents and other behavioural issues. We offer a holistic approach to help get teens back on track and stay that way. The Venture Academy approach is evidence-based and tailored to the needs of the individual juvenile. There are many programs…
If you feel that your teen is struggling with troubling behaviours, you may have come across information about dual diagnosis programs online. You may be asking yourself, “What is a dual diagnosis program?” Our dual diagnosis treatment program works to provide mental health care in addition to treating the problematic behaviours that cause turmoil to…
Teenagers face some of the toughest struggles of any phase in life. They are trying to figure themselves out in an ever-changing world that is oftentimes unforgiving. This can cause a variety of problems at home that can become detrimental to the teens mental health. These behavioural issues may cause strained family relationships that can…
What Are Co-Occurring Disorders? Co-occurring disorders happen when someone has a substance use problem and a mental health concern that’s affecting their functioning. The term “dual diagnosis” also describes these disorders. While substance abuse and mental illness are unique as disorders on their own, we know that approximately 45% to 50% of drug and alcohol…
What does a panic attack feel like? A panic attack can look and feel different for each individual who experiences it. Although there are some similarities in panic attacks, the severity and duration of the attack can differ from one situation to the next. Regardless of what type of panic attack your teen has, if…
If your teen is struggling from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, or some other type of mental health issue, then you can help them manage these issues by providing a healthier environment and encouraging them to lead a healthier lifestyle. There are several ways that you can teach your teenager how to improve mental health.…