child exhibiting the signs of depression in teens

What Are The Obvious – and Not So Obvious – Signs of Depression in Teens?

Mental Health, Teen Depression, Teen Mental Health, Teen Substance Abuse, TeensBy The Right Step

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions. Many people think of depression as a disorder that primarily impacts adults.  However, it also impacts a significant number of teens. As with adults, depression in teens may range from mild to severe. It may last for a couple of weeks, several months, or a…

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Social Media, Teens, and Substance Abuse: What are the Connections?

adolescent addiction treatment, Adolescents, Substance Abuse, Teen Mental Health, Teen Substance Abuse, Teen Treatment, TeensBy The Right Step

The connections between social media, teens, and substance abuse are often quite tight. Parents may not even realize that their children are taking lessons from social media stars. Even worse, they may be getting pressure from friends on social media to abuse drugs. This problem concerns us at The Right Step. As a result, we’ve decided…