Depression is by far the most widespread mental illness in the world. According to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, about 5% of all teens and children are afflicted by the ailment at any one time. Teens, on the off-hand, are misunderstood for being moody and…
The relationship between depression and substance abuse is very confusing. For a lot of experts, it’s one of the most controversial subjects currently in discussion. While some experts will argue to the moon and back that depression does not cause substance abuse; rather, that substance abuse leads to depression,…
A teen treatment program should be exactly that: a program that treats teens. It should treat teens as the people they are. That means that it has to be a program for teens. It shouldn’t be one that’s made for adults with some of the words changed. By…
Teenagers are often seen as naturally moody and ill-disciplined, doing the wrong thing at the wrong time and sometimes annoying everyone around them. While your teenager may have started out in this stereotypical role, over time you may have started to notice more worrying signs, indications that your…
When you need teen help in Sherman Oaks with addiction or other struggles, it can be hard to know where to turn. Sure, there may be many different places available for treatment. However, not many of them specifically treat teens. Some may say they do, but then they…
Depression is a serious disorder which can affect people from any walk of life, from the wealthy and famous to the most humble. It can be a devastating illness that leaves its sufferers jobless, homeless and with ruined relationships in every sphere. Modern estimates suggest that 1 in…
We know that there are many drug rehab programs for you to choose from. However, our Insight drug rehab programs are made for teenagers. Teens have different reasons for doing drugs and battling addictions than adults would. So, by that reasoning, they should be treated differently, too. The…
At our Insight Treatment Centers, we treat young adults and teenagers who have addiction and mental health issues. We believe that adolescents can only be treated by dealing with all aspects of their lives. For the most effective treatment, they shouldn’t receive the same treatment that adults or…
The choices individuals make in their day to day routine may feel natural and normal. However, what may feel normal to one person might look abnormal or even unhealthy to another. Those who struggle with substance abuse sometimes do not realize how their addiction could creep up on…
The years of adolescence have proven to be the most difficult for many teens growing up. During these growing years, teens are changing in drastic ways, both mentally and physically. Many dynamics are altering as well; family, friend groups, interests. The thought process of a 14-year-old can be…
