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THE PREEMINENT MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS

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Turnbridge operates leading mental health and substance abuse treatment programs throughout Connecticut. This blog is a resource for people seeking addiction and mental health recovery information and inspiration, and the latest Turnbridge news and events.

What Stigmas are Attached to Mental Illness? 

The majority of people living with mental illness have been blamed for their condition at some point. They’ve been called derogatory terms, considered “just dramatic,” or dismissed as something they will “grow out of.” Beyond name-calling, people are also illegally discriminated against, often without recourse for justice. This is the untenable power stigma holds.  The […]

How to Improve Mental Health: 16 Tips 

Each May, mental health professionals unite to raise awareness and promote education about mental health and mental illnesses. Mental Health Awareness Month aims to reduce stigma, support, and encourage conversations surrounding mental health topics.  For a bit of history, the observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, began in the United States in 1949 and was […]

What is a Substance-Induced Disorder? 

There is a clear connection between substance abuse and mental health. Substance use and mental health disorders affect very similar areas of the brain, disrupting our ways of thinking and behaving. They cause altered mental states that are difficult for a person to control, and these disorders often co-occur. It’s reported that more than 17 million adults […]

How to Tell if Your Teenager is High on Drugs 

We’ve seen it in the movies, on TV shows, and social media. Many of us have witnessed it in real life – the obvious, epitomized illustration of someone being “high” on drugs: Red eyes, slurred speech, poor coordination, changes in appetite. However, while it’s true there are some tell-tale signs of being high, there is […]

How Does Mental Health Affect Teens? What Parents Should Know 

Mental health issues are becoming an increasingly common topic of concern. Amidst and now after the COVID-19 pandemic, teenagers deal with new and persistent feelings of stress, fear, worry, grief, and uncertainty about what lies ahead. Many children, teenagers, and young adults do not know how to cope. Therefore, checking in with your teenager is […]

7 Celebrity Mental Health Advocates that Increasing Awareness  

Mental illness can happen to anyone, no matter their age, background, or socioeconomic status. Millions of people – an estimated 20 percent of U.S. adults, and 17 percent of youth – are diagnosed with a mental illness each year. Even more are struggling with mental health issues, but afraid to ask for help.  Mental illness […]

Why is Mental Health Important? 

Mental health plays a vital role in our overall well-being. It is just as important as our physical health and, as a result, heavily influences our quality of life. Those who are struggling with their mental health are more likely to experience relationship challenges, physical health issues, and disruptions in their long-term goals. For this […]

The Top Risk Factors for Mental Illness in Youth

Mental illness can affect anyone, of any age or upbringing—including adolescents. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), close to 50 percent of adolescents has had, or will experience, a mental health disorder during their lifetime.  Of course, some adolescents are at greater risk of developing a mental illness than others. Certain influences, […]

The Top Protective Factors for Mental Health in Adolescence

As parents, we want to protect our children from harm. We want to keep them safe. This means protecting their physical well-being as well as their emotional and mental health.  While physical health is something that’s more easily seen and understood, some parents question whether they are doing enough to safeguard their children’s mental health. […]