Understanding Teen Mental Health Podcast
Podcast for Parents understandingteen mental health Is your teen’s emotional world feeling overwhelming? These formative years shape their future. The Understanding Teen Mental Health podcast for parents offers practical advice, essential resources, and proven strategies to help you connect with your teen and support their mental well-being. ★Insightful Conversations Discover the 10 Most Downloaded Episodes* […]
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 […]
Therapeutic Fun For Halloween
At Turning Winds, our teenage clients typically stay many months, often an entire year. That means they may not be home for important family holidays—or Halloween! HALLOWEEN FUN IN TREATMENT “Holidays at Turning Winds are opportunities to have a unique day for the kids,” says program director Enoch Stump. “We even make a big deal […]
When Teenagers Need School AND Treatment
The summer of 2024 is slowly but surely coming to an end and a new school year is looming for many young Americans. Transitioning back to class can be stressful for children and parents alike. But anxiety symptoms that persist beyond the first few weeks of school and that seem excessive may require consultation with […]
New Minnesota Legislation to Curb Negative Impact of Social Media on Kids
Concerns are rising that social media platforms deliberately target children with addictive algorithms. Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt criticized the significant impact of a “phone-based childhood,” calling for “a dramatic cultural correction” in his new book Anxious Generation. Ravi Iyer shares Dr. Haidt’s concerns. He is the managing director of the Neely Center for Ethical Leadership […]
How Teen Substance Use Is Linked to the Youth Mental Health Crisis
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 […]
Empowering Holistic Anxiety Treatment for Anxiety in Teens at Turning Winds
Anxiety In teens: Treatment Options Has your child been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, or do you suspect there’s more going on than ‘teen angst? Are they having panic attacks and sleepless nights? Do you have nightmares of a future where they might not be able to thrive in the real world? If you find […]
Recognizing When Your Teen Needs Help and Choosing the Right Residential Treatment Center
The Maze of Finding Help for Your Teen When your teenager has a mental health disorder or is misusing substances, getting them the right help can be extremely difficult, even daunting. It’s easy to feel lost and powerless sorting through the search results for treatment, and even more difficult to discern what is true and […]
Schools Specializing in Oppositional Defiant Disorder: Turning Winds’ Approach
Finding the right school or treatment program for a teen with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is challenging. Our residential treatment program for teens with ODD may be the answer you seek. Our treatment program combines academic and clinical and works with each student to create an IEP consistent with their needs and goals. We want […]
