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What Causes Depression in Teens? Addressing Adolescent Depression

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…

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Understanding Why Anger Management Is Important for Teens

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…

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Why Do Teens Turn to Drinking? 3 Reasons to Explain This Epidemic

The question of why teens turn to alcohol is one that’s persisted for generations. Despite the awareness of the health risks and the way it negatively affects many who binge drink, teenagers still flock to beer and other adult beverages in droves. Both high school-aged and younger are susceptible to this kind of pressure in…

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What You Need to Know About Phone Addiction

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…

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What is Dual Diagnosis Program and How Can It Help Your Teen?

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…

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Signs of Teen Alcoholism to Look Out For

The consumption of alcohol by individuals below the age of 18 is a significant health concern in the world. Alcohol abuse is one of the most prevalent forms of substance abuse in teenagers and poses a significant health risk for these individuals. The signs of teen alcoholism are easy to notice, and you should be…

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Find Help for Co-Occurring Disorders in Teens at Venture Academy

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…

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Why Understanding the Symptoms of Depression in Your Teen Matters

Knowing your teen is showing signs of depression can leave you feeling worried, overwhelmed, and entirely helpless, especially if you are unsure of what to do next. If your teen is struggling with symptoms of depression, it is important to determine the best course of action to get them the help they need. While overcoming…

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