Teen mental health issues are very real and more common than you may think. Still, it can be difficult to know what to do when a teen suffers from depression or an anxiety disorder. Life with a teen has its challenges, and panic attacks can add quite a bit to those issues. So what can … Continued
While addiction can occur at any age, substance use disorders are more likely to start during young adulthood or in the teenage years. Recurring use of drugs or alcohol can rewire the brain, making it difficult to simply quit—especially during the teenage years when the brain is still developing. Teen addiction is a serious problem, … Continued
As a parent, you want what’s best for your teen. If you have concerns about your child’s mental health, you may be struggling to find answers about the best course of action. Where can you turn? And how do you talk to your child about something so difficult and personal? Recognize the Signs Mental health … Continued
Establishing an open line of communication with your teen can be challenging. Parents should know the facts when it comes to the deadly opioid epidemic so they’re better prepared to talk with their teens and recognize the signs of opioid misuse. This guide is designed to help parents know whether their children are at risk, … Continued
It looks like a sleek USB pod. It tastes like bubblegum, fruity cereal, marshmallows, slushies, or gummy worms. It’s no wonder so many teens and kids are attracted to the idea of “vaping.” E-cigarettes and vape pens use heated nicotine liquid to produce a vapor for inhalation, or vaping. That liquid, often called “juice,” comes … Continued
Although the opioid addiction epidemic in the U.S. continues to escalate, the daily struggles of opioid users are often hidden from public view. Over 130 people die each day in the U.S. from opioid overdoses, and its widespread availability is largely to blame (CDC). This crisis is far reaching, affecting adults, teens, and families across … Continued
Kristin Hamblock, Rosecrance Director of Compensation & Benefits, recently accepted a Women of Achievements award at the YWCA Leader Luncheon in the 2019 Promise Award category. The Promise Award is given to young women between the ages of 18 and 35. The award celebrates an individual with sufficient community service and professional success to indicate … Continued
Your Choice, a partner of Rosecrance, presented to Rosecrance staff February 28, 2019 at the Rosecrance Berry Campus. Your Choice is a nonprofit drug and alcohol awareness program, offering more than 200 community events annually. Their presentation “Wake Up Call” is one of four unique prevention presentations that they offer to communities throughout the Midwest. … Continued