If your teen’s behaviour has you on edge to the point that you are seeking military school options, then you know that it is time for a change. Military school can seem like a daunting option for both a parent and a teen, but the right behavioural program can make all the difference in setting…
Most people think of anxiety as an emotion that can easily be regulated. However, if you or a loved one has an anxiety disorder, the symptoms take over lives. Anxiety diagnosis is difficult because many disorders fall under the umbrella of anxiety illnesses. Anxiety can also be a symptom of another mental health concern or…
If your teen has struggled with addiction, one of the first steps on the path to success is to embrace sobriety. However, recovery can be a long road. Doing everything you can to support your child’s chances of avoiding relapse is crucial for keeping them sober. If they are struggling with maintaining recovery, it may…
Internet addiction in teens is on the rise because of the popularity of social media. You may have noticed your teen withdrawing from in-person events, or maybe they spend most of their time staring at their screen. Venture Academy has experienced professionals who are accustomed to helping teens unplug and rejoin the world. Help your…
When an individual struggles with addiction, their behaviour has the potential to have an effect on everyone around them. However, repercussions of these behaviours can sometimes include serious legal troubles. If your teen’s addiction has upturned your household, repairing those family dynamics will be very important to them as they adjust to recovery. The family…
If your teen is already abusing substances like alcohol or marijuana, then social media may be making their addiction worse. Social media sites expose your teen to all kinds of people, both aspirational and peers that may be using and actively promoting alcohol and drugs. The teen years are a deeply impressionable time. If teens…
Teens face many pressures and life changes, so when they experience trauma, it can be especially overwhelming. Highlighting PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, with PTSD Awareness Day and PTSD Awareness Month provides the opportunity to better recognise the effects of trauma within the community. This awareness will help you to know the signs of PTSD…
Teens deal with many extreme pressures as they learn to navigate their social worlds, and this means that sometimes they test out personality traits that harm others. With the prevalence of social media, this means that the wrong image could follow a teen far beyond their teen years. A social media misstep that happens now…
When your teen acts out, it can disrupt the entire ecosystem of your home. But it can often be difficult to determine why our teens are behaving badly. If your teen is disrespectful, abusing substances of any kind, or being secretive and avoidant, these may all be signs that it is time to seek help…
Some people mistakenly think of drug addiction as a problem that only adults experience. However, teenage addiction is a common problem across Canada. Unfortunately, teens who need help don’t always know how to ask for it. That’s why it’s important for family members and friends to spot the signs of addiction in teens. At Venture…