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 […]
How Do I Know My Child Needs Help?
Going back to class after a long summer can be stressful for children and parents. Some families may have had a more difficult summer than others with kids behaving defiantly and acting out in inappropriate ways. It may have reached a stage where they contemplate possible interventions. WATCH THE TREND LINE! “This is a common […]
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 Children
There has been a lot of concern lately that various social media platforms are deliberately targeting children and adolescents 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 […]
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 […]
Teens Feel Less Emotional Support Than Their Parents Believe
As a youth mental health crisis persists in the US, a new report highlights a significant gap between the level of support that teenagers feel and the amount that parents think their children have, CNN’s Deidre McPhillips reported in July. According to a new report published by the National Center for Health Statistics, only about […]
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 […]
