The teen years bring about various challenges for adolescents. As a parent, you may be concerned about your teen’s mental and physical well-being. Mood and hormonal changes can create the perfect storm for depression or anxiety to develop. The following information will teach parents and loved ones how to help a teen with anxiety. Challenges…
Marijuana addiction in teens can create many lasting impacts on the family as a whole. In fact, if you’re worried about your teen’s welfare, you’re not alone. Learning all you can about the effects of marijuana can help you get the treatment your teen needs. Therefore, the following information will provide you with important details…
Parenting a teenager struggling with addiction is never easy. For many parents, facing their teen’s addiction can bring on feelings of failure and regret. While this is common, it’s important to understand that addiction among teens is increasingly common and treatable. A behavioural addiction treatment program can help parents and teens navigate recovery, their relationships,…
Everyone gets angry sometimes, as anger is an unavoidable emotion. However, learning how to handle our anger and move on without hurting others is crucial. Dealing with anger is often a common occurrence when raising a teenager. If you are a parent is concerned about how your teen has been controlling anger, call Venture Academy…
The teenage years are an enigma for most parents. What parent hasn’t been “tuned out” by their teens? But, when do those poor listening skills indicate something more serious? According to the Canadian Centre for ADHD Awareness, ADHD remains the most prevalent childhood disorder in Canada. Yet, it is the most under-diagnosed but treatable psychiatric…
If your son displays ADHD symptoms, you’ve probably heard his behaviour classified as lazy, unruly, or disrespectful. Sometimes, you may wonder why he behaves the way he does. For example, how can he spend hours playing video games but can’t spend fifteen minutes on homework? It is important to recognize that ADHD is a neuro-developmental…
Counselling may involve a range of treatments that are designed to help teens resolve problems and modify behaviour. The goal is to make positive changes in how teens identify, process and respond to life experiences. At Venture Academy, we offer a range of approaches to ensure the best treatment for your teen. Because understanding each…
No one knows precisely what addictive quality there is in gaming. However, some theories suggest that completing a game releases dopamine that improves mood and provides an energy rush. It is the same neurotransmitter that occurs in other addictive behaviours. If your teen has an obsessive preoccupation with gaming, you may have reason to be…
Dyslexia is a learning disorder that interferes with a child’s ability to process letters, words, and symbols. It is often referred to as a reading disability, but dyslexia affects the area of the brain that processes both written and verbal language. Dyslexia typically appears in children, although it may not be diagnosed until years later.…
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…