Growth and Transformation at Turning Winds
The Turning Winds team is dedicated to forging lifelong relationships and healing teens. To us, those kids are more than just clients. Our model of care, renowned for its effective therapeutic support, mirrors a functional family system. This system is integral to our residential treatment for teens. From the beginning, embodying the essence of family […]
New Alumni Group Strengthens Connections and Provides Additional Support
At Turning Winds, we are forging lifelong relationships with our teenage clients. Our model of care, renowned for its effective therapeutic support, mirrors a functional family system. This system is integral to our residential treatment concept. From the beginning, embodying the essence of family has been a cornerstone of the Turning Winds approach to healing. […]
Turning Winds Alumni Are Prepared For Life’s Challenges
For many adults, it can be a challenge to find a job after finishing addiction treatment. As one career blog warns “If you go back to your old job, something from your past might trigger you to relapse. At the same time, landing a new one might be tough, especially if you have a gap […]
October 10 Is World Mental Health Day
This article mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call, text, or chat with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. “The kids are not all right,” warned NPR in 2022 in a story about the escalating mental health […]
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 Turning Winds Difference
Are you seeking a transformative solution for your teen’s challenges? Turning Winds offers a long-term residential treatment center for teens that fills the gaps left by other treatment options. Our holistic and relational approach, guided by experts like our medical director, John Gordon, MD, and CEO Owen Baisden, ensures profound and lasting change for your […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in Adolescents
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder Symptoms in Adolescents with Depression The holiday season should be a time of joy and celebration. Yet, for some adolescents, it can also be a time of emotional distress and sadness. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that can significantly affect an adolescent’s mental health and well-being. People […]
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 […]
Nearly a Third of Adolescents Receive Mental Health Treatment
This article discusses mental health issues including suicide. If you are having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or go to SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for a list of additional resources. Mental health challenges are the leading cause of disability and poor life outcomes in young people in the United […]
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 […]
