by Natalie | May 13, 2019 | Blog
May has been declared Mental Health Month in an effort to increase awareness and promote discussion about mental health issues. There are many kinds of mental illnesses, and millions of people in our country who suffer from mental health, but the one thing that people...
by Natalie | May 1, 2019 | Blog, Parenting Tips, Teen Behavior
Often, teenage boys are a mere footnote in the discussion surrounding teen pregnancy, with most of the responsibility and shame heaped on the pregnant girl. Don’t get us wrong, we here at Liahona Treatment Center are not advocating for greater shame on struggling...
by Natalie | Apr 6, 2019 | Blog
The signs are there. Your teen has had drastic changes in behavior. Maybe he’s been more secretive and withdrawn. Maybe she’s been failing her classes at school. Your teen may be sick more often or looks pale and thin. Maybe you’ve found drug paraphernalia in her...
by Natalie | Apr 5, 2019 | Blog
Parents in Georgia, Texas, California, Florida, and New York often search for boot camps or military schools when they are looking for help with their troubled teens. Parents may believe that when teens are out of control, the stern discipline and strong structure of...
by Natalie | Mar 25, 2019 | Blog
It is fairly inevitable that your teen will pick up some bad habits at some point throughout their teenage years. Many of these habits are harmless such as chewing on their nails and excessively tapping. But, for some troubled teens who need more help, major stress...
by Natalie | Mar 23, 2019 | Blog, Parenting Tips
The teenage years are particularly difficult for parents of teenage boys. In fact, residential treatment centers for troubled teens often work far more with teenage boys rather than girls. If you have been feeling disconnected from your teenage son and want to...
