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…
Does your teen find it difficult to stay still for long periods of time? You may observe this behaviour in school, church, or even just at the dinner table. If they are unable to stay still, it can make coursework nearly an impossible task. If this sounds like your teen, it may be a sign…
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…
Many students find it difficult to cope with the amount of schoolwork and afterschool activities that they take on to prepare for their futures. Because of this pressure, some students turn to study drugs to enhance their ability to complete tasks and focus in the school environment. One of the most popular study drugs is…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which is the perfect time to explore and expand your knowledge of mental health treatment options. If you or a loved one is suffering from mental health concerns, it can be hard to determine what coping skills will be needed for successful individualised care. This is especially true because…
Handling peer pressure is challenging for anyone, as we all strive to fit in with our friends, family, or co-workers. We’d all like to be well thought of, and sometimes this means that we have to adjust to performative actions. These actions can be using a turn signal on a roadway, smiling at a neighbor,…
When people hear the term ADHD, most people might think of an unruly child around prep-school age who cannot sit still and struggles in school. This is the child who always seems to be in the principal’s office. But ADHD is a more complex and multifaceted disorder than this picture portrays. People of all ages…
Do you have a teen in your home who slams doors, yells, rolls their eyes, or generally shows that they are not listening or invested in connecting? A disrespectful teen can upset the whole family dynamic. This type of power struggle is not just an inconvenience for the household; it can also teach damaging lessons…
If your teen is struggling in school, getting bad grades, and frustrated with their academic work, it may be time to examine dyslexia as a possible root cause. One of the most common symptoms of undiagnosed dyslexia is difficulty reading. Dyslexia can cause learning problems, social issues, and major consequences later in adulthood if the…