For any parent watching their child struggle with deep anxiety or depression, one question rises above all others:
‘Will my teen ever truly get better?’
You’re looking for more than promises; you’re looking for proof.
And in our 2024 Outcomes, we believe the answer is a resounding Yes.
When your teen is struggling with anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, or their academic performance is declining, the decision to find residential treatment can feel like a daunting obstacle.
There are so many contradictory stories online, making it very difficult for parents to get to the truth. At the end of the day, you need evidence, not just opinions, to answer the fundamental question: Does residential treatment for teens work?
Why Outcomes Matter: Providing Evidence for Families
To help you get answers, for the first time ever, Turning Winds is publicly releasing our 2024 Teen Mental Health Outcomes Report. This isn’t just about data; it’s about transparency. We believe every family deserves to see the proof behind the promises of healing.
This report honors the young people we serve by telling their stories through data. Each percentage point of improvement reflects a teen seeing light through darkness and a family finding its way back to connection.
When your teen is struggling with anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, or their academic performance is declining, the decision to find residential treatment can feel daunting. There are so many contradictory stories that it’s hard to know what’s true. You want evidence. You want to know: Does residential treatment for teens work?
The 2024 Report: Key Findings on Teen Healing and Treatment Success
We track progress using standardized, evidence-based tools. The results from our 2024 cohort show a clear and measurable path to recovery. Here are three highlights from the full report:
- A 42.3% decrease in depression symptoms (as measured by the PHQ-9).
- A 65.4% improvement in daily life functioning.
- An average discharge GPA of 3.5.
As Turning Winds Co-Founder, John Baisden, Jr., believes these numbers tell a deeper story:
“We track data rigorously, but we never lose sight of what it represents. A 42% decrease in depression isn't just a number on a chart—it's a teenager laughing at the dinner table again. An improved GPA isn't about a report card; it's about a child rediscovering their confidence and their future. Those are the outcomes that have driven our mission from day one.”
Relationships Heal: The Power Behind Every Outcome
This report also tells the story of human connections and measures engagement, specifically that moment when hope replaces despair. These qualitative insights remind us that behind every successful outcome is a relationship built on compassion, patience, and unwavering belief in each person’s capacity for growth.
As our CEO, Owen Baisden, M.Ed. explains it:
“Every day, we see teens arrive carrying deep pain, fear, and uncertainty. And then, little by little, they begin to change. Not because we fix them, but because they do the work. Our job is to guide, believe in them, and never give up. That’s when healing happens.”
If you’re seeking help for a depressed teenager, exploring teen anxiety treatment options, or wondering how to measure therapy success, this report gives you the evidence—and hope—you’re looking for.
A Commitment to Hope and Lasting Change
As we share these outcomes, we do so with deep gratitude for the young people who have trusted us with their stories, for the families who have remained committed to healing even in the most difficult moments, and for our dedicated staff, who show up every day with hearts full of hope.
This report isn’t just about measuring our effectiveness; it’s about honoring every step forward, every moment of courage, and every life touched by the possibility of transformation. We invite you to explore these findings with us, knowing that each data point represents a young person who discovered their own strength and a family who found their way back to each other.
Our full outcomes report follows, presented with the same spirit of hope and healing that guides everything we do at Turning Winds.
