Having a child in residential treatment can cause a great deal of worry and stress. However, at the same time, you can relax, knowing that your teen is getting the best possible care. But what do you do when they return home? Life doesn’t go back to normal straight away; your teen will need support…
It’s one thing to come to terms with having a troubled teen, but it’s quite another to figure out why they’re struggling. The good news is, there are a few common reasons that teens become troubled. And many therapists and treatment programs are well versed in healing troubled teens so they can go on to…
In recent times, video games have undergone tremendous evolution, becoming an elaborate realistic escape appealing to players across all age groups. At Venture Academy, we understand that the obsession with these games, the gratification of leveling up, and the mental stimulation of playing these games increases the trend of teen gaming addiction. Is Your Teen…
As parents and caregivers, our highest priority is for our children to live healthy, happy lives. We try our best to protect them from pain and difficulties, but unfortunately, some things are outside our control. Certain events and experiences can trigger behavioural changes in our kids. Teen trauma requires treatment in order to help teenagers…
Teenagers have a lot on their plates. School, friends, jobs, and family are a few of the everyday situations that can stress teens out. On top of this, teens may be recovering from trauma or experiencing behavioural, mental health, or substance abuse problems. There are many different treatment options to explore, but one of the…
Visible signs of anxiety in teens indicate that the condition has already progressed quite far. Anxiety is the body’s normal response to stress and overwhelming situations. Yet, teens and adolescents experience it differently and often more intensely due to their circumstances and hormonal changes. So, while nearly everyone experiences anxiety at some point in life,…
Anxiety is the body’s normal reaction to stress, and it helps teenagers handle overwhelming or tense moments. It is usual for teenagers to experience fear at given moments in their lives. However, sometimes what appears like ordinary teen struggles may indicate an underlying anxiety disorder that needs medical intervention. As such, parents and guardians ought…
Teenage depression is similar to what adults experience, but the symptoms may manifest in different ways. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the specific signs of depression in teens due to the various social and developmental challenges they face. Depression can lead to high levels of anxiety and stress, affecting the teen’s school performance and…
As a parent, protecting your teenager from harm is your number one priority. When your teen shows troublesome behavioural changes, it can be difficult to discern the issue. Signs of mental illness can vary significantly from person to person, making it confusing to know whether a real problem exists. Although the clues can change, the…
As a parent, your main objective is to raise healthy, happy, and well-rounded children. Therefore, when your teen begins to display bothersome or unusual behaviour, it is only natural to want to do everything you can to help them. Fortunately, Venture Academy has been helping teens and families deal with and recover from drug and…