August 9, 2024 - Turning Winds

How Teen Substance Use Is Linked to the Youth Mental Health Crisis

A supportive "home-like" environment is conducive to healing and growth while in residential treatment for mental health. Parents should consider that teens are more willing to engage in their treatment program when they feel at-home. Traditional institutional settings are not the most conducive to healing for teens with mental health issues needing help while they are in crisis. Our patients tell us that Turning Winds feels more like a group home for girls and boys.

How Teen Substance Use Is Linked to the Youth Mental Health Crisis Understanding the Trends: Substance Use Among High School Students “Substance use among high school students decreased for some substances from 2011 to 2021,” reported the Youth Risk Behavior Survey published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) last year. “However, many students […]