Anxiety can be difficult to distinguish from other conditions, with overlaps in both cognitive processing and physiological responses. If you understand anxiety and other health conditions, you can better identify what’s going on and seek proper treatment. Overview of Anxiety Most people experience anxiety from time to time. A significant number are also diagnosed with […] The post Anxiety vs Other Conditions: How to Know Their Differences appeared first on Muir Wood Teen.| Muir Wood Teen
Drug use is surprisingly common among teenagers. According to the 2023 Monitoring the Future survey, 31.2% of high school seniors reported illicit drug use in the past year. Recognizing the signs of teenage drug addiction and other drug use can help parents protect teens and guide them toward proper treatment. Signs of Teenage Substance Use […] The post Signs of Teenage Drug Addiction and Substance Use Disorder appeared first on Muir Wood Teen.| Muir Wood Teen
Teens struggling with substance use often carry underlying wounds. Learn how trauma and addiction are related and how treating both supports recovery.| Muir Wood Teen
The Muir Wood Blog is a place to find useful articles about a range of adolescent and teen mental health issues.| Muir Wood Teen
Mental health challenges and substance use rarely exist in isolation during adolescence: Up to 75% of teens with substance use disorders also experience mental health challenges. While these challenges manifest differently for each individual, some turn to substances to cope, creating a cycle that becomes increasingly difficult to break. What begins as an attempt to […] The post Understanding the Connection Between Teen Addiction and Anxiety or Depression appeared first on Muir Wood Teen.| Muir Wood Teen
Substance use is one of the top risk factors for suicide in teens. Teens may also turn to substances as a way to cope with profound mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, and trauma—all of which further increase the risk of suicidal ideation and related behaviors. When teens turn to substance use as a […] The post Substance Use and Addiction (Co-Occurring Issues with Suicidal Ideation) appeared first on Muir Wood Teen.| Muir Wood Teen
Inpatient treatment for teens offers short-term intervention, while residential treatment is designed for longer-term care. Learn more about treatment options.| Muir Wood Teen
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people aged 10–24, resulting in thousands of deaths each year. As recently as 2021: Source: CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey Teen suicide facts can help parents understand this issue. We’ve gathered the most recent data on the topic to better equip parents to support their […] The post Teen Suicide Facts and Statistics appeared first on Muir Wood Teen.| Muir Wood Teen
Treating teen comorbidity (in this case, addiction and other mental illnesses) requires strategic, evidence-based approaches. Discover how you can support recovery.| Muir Wood Teen
A suicidal ideation scale is one tool clinicians use to evaluate an individual’s risk of suicide and the appropriate level of care for them. Learn more.| Muir Wood Teen
Passive suicidal ideation is a desire to die without active planning. Learn about the condition, how it presents in teens, and the treatment options.| Muir Wood Teen
There are many commonly used substances that teens and adolescents use to experiment, get-high, and self-medicate. Learn more.| Muir Wood Teen
What is gender envy? While it isn’t a clinical term, it can offer insight into gender identity discourse. Learn how you can support your teen’s identity journey.| Muir Wood Teen
What can you expect from teen residential treatment? Learn more about Muir Wood and your family’s treatment options through our FAQ guide for parents.| Muir Wood Teen
Information on a range substances most commonly abused by teens and adolescents. Call today for teen treatment info.| Muir Wood Teen
The increase in the teen Fentanyl overdose death rate marks a stark surge from what was a stable rate over the past decade.| Muir Wood Teen