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My Teenage Child Has Anxiety

Anxiety is something that many people deal with on a daily basis. Even as an adult, having to go through your routine each day while dealing with extreme emotional and even physical side effects really does have a huge effect on a person. This disorder can be even more difficult to handle if you also […]

How Can I Help My Teenager To Communicate With Me?

Many of the parents we talk to at Fire Mountain RTC have a similar problem. They feel as though the communication between their teen and themselves is lacking. In some cases, there is no communication at all. Much of the time, when the parent finally does try to talk to their teenager, it is because […]

The Power of Art Therapy for Troubled Teens

Most of the time, people consider art to be something people do in their free time as a hobby. Additionally, most think that in order to create art, you have to be talented. At Fire Mountain RTC, we do not share this opinion. Instead, we think that art is an amazing therapy practice that allows […]

Will Your Teen’s Depression Make Them Violent In The Future?

Depression that goes untreated in any person can turn into an extremely destructive force. That endless feeling of hopelessness and a complete and utter lack of motivation is a hard thing for anyone to deal with for an extended amount of time. However, when a teenager is depressed and does not receive treatment, this condition […]

13 Reasons Why: Putting The Spotlight On Teenage Suicide

A few months ago, the release of a Netflix Original series known as 13 Reasons Why was released, unleashing a world on controversy surrounding teen suicide. It is not unlikely that you have already heard about this in one way or another. The controversy stems from the thought that this show is glorifying suicides and […]