Working With Children in a Therapeutic Environment
At Turning Winds, we believe working with children has to include being supportive and consistent in every situation. When working with a child who has been diagnosed with a mental health condition, particularly if substance misuse is involved, this is even more imperative. A coordinated team effort is equally important. Communication is critical between all […]
Brain Markers Reveal Teens at Risk for Gaming Addiction
Playing video games is a rite of passage for many adolescents, but for some, it becomes the first step to a gaming addiction. “A number one concern for parents of children and teenagers is how much screen time and how much gaming is enough gaming and how to figure out where to draw the line,” […]
Blue Cross Insurance for Teen Mental Health Residential Treatment
The Reality of Teen Mental Health—and Why Insurance Matters The teen mental health crisis is no longer a silent struggle. One in five teens is diagnosed with anxiety, and more than one in ten battles depression. These aren’t just numbers—they represent real families searching for answers, desperate to find support. Take Sarah’s story, for example. […]
Does Cigna Teen Mental Health Coverage Include Residential Treatment?
Understanding Your Options for Residential Treatment If your teen struggles with anxiety, depression, or other mental or behavioral health conditions, finding the right treatment is hard enough for a parent. To complicate matters, understanding how much of the treatment is covered by health insurance and how much of it will be an out-of-pocket expense is […]
Aetna Insurance Coverage for Teen Mental Health Residential Treatment Centers
Imagine a world where your teen feels understood, supported and on track to achieving their goals and aspirations. This isn’t just a dream—it’s a reality we can work towards together. For parents seeking behavioral health treatment, finding the right answers and, more importantly, the right treatment program is perhaps one of the most challenging and […]
Turning Winds Proudly Serves Military Families
Since its founding, the idea of family has remained a foundational precept at Turning Winds. Our team members are carefully selected based on their ability to comfortably and productively operate within a familial atmosphere and to exceptionally and consistently model values of trust, respect, and love. Each team member is a well-rounded and talented individual […]
The Power of Gratitude on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated in several countries on various autumnal dates. Traditionally, it is an occasion to offer prayers of thanks and perform special ceremonies after hopefully bountiful harvests before the onset of winter. Today, most Americans connect Thanksgiving Day with Pilgrims and Puritans who brought their Thanksgiving tradition with them to New […]
October is ADHD Awareness Month
About one in nine children in the US between the ages of three and 17 have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). As we reported on this blog, ADHD diagnoses in US children and adolescents have increased significantly in recent years. A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology last May called pediatric […]
The Price of Teenage Social Media Obsession
Is your teen’s world feeling smaller—shrinking to the size of a smartphone screen? The Impact and Effects of Social Media on Teens For many parents, it’s tough to watch as social media slowly takes over their teen’s life ultimately becoming a social media obsession. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat promise endless connection. Yet, in […]
A Hard Decision With a Happy Ending
Parents who send their kids to Turning Winds usually have been through a lot. James and Amy Turner are no exceptions. Their son Jim Jr. is currently at Turning Winds and doing much better. Twelve months ago, it was a different picture. “It began about a year ago,” remembers Amy. “We thought we ran a […]