As a parent, your main objective is to raise healthy, happy, and well-rounded children. Therefore, when your teen begins to display bothersome or unusual behaviour, it is only natural to want to do everything you can to help them. Fortunately, Venture Academy has been helping teens and families deal with and recover from drug and…
When you notice bothersome changes in your teen, it can be confusing and overwhelming for many parents. It’s only natural to want to protect and help your teenager. However, many families do not know where to begin seeking appropriate help. What are the signs of a teen behaviour issue and what should you look for…
When teens struggle with drug or alcohol abuse, it’s rarely a standalone issue. Often, young people and adolescents are dealing with other underlying mental health issues or behavioural issues. More commonly, substance abuse goes along with behavioural problems like anger, lying, poor academic performance, or violence. Treating substance abuse alone is not recommended for a…
Self-harm and teens has become an increasingly prevalent symptom of emotional distress. Self-harm refers to a behaviour whereby a person intentionally injures their body. Most parents do not understand the relation between self-harm and teens. This is because some think it is one of the ways teens seek attention. However, it is crucial to understand…
More and more kids are being bullied in their own homes under their parent’s very noses. It’s called cyberbullying and it’s a troublesome trend involving the use of cell phones, Facebook, and other social networking sites that allow teens to connect and bully others. Cyberbullying teens abuse their peers and those teens who are cyberbullied…
Watching your teen turn down the wrong path in life both upsets and frightens you. Your worry mounts as you endure disrespectful outbursts or watch his/her grades go down. You might know or suspect that your son or daughter is engaging in sex or using alcohol or drugs. Your attempts to stop the bad behaviour…
Everyone knows anxiety. It is a healthy emotion that can be helpful in many situations. Before an exam, it can improve our awareness and performance. However, when anxiety becomes a regular feeling that hits a person day by day without any cause, it can be a severe medical disorder. But, what is the best way…
Many young people struggle with ADHD, and it can be a very difficult mental illness to deal with. Along with the symptoms of ADHD, there’s unfortunately a stigma that surrounds those who have this disorder. However, the reality is that people with ADHD have many great qualities, and this is why more people need to…
Depression is a very serious mental illness, and more and more young people are struggling with it than ever before. Unfortunately, although many young people struggle with depression, they aren’t getting the help they need. This is due to a variety of reasons, but as a parent, it’s important to know the signs of depression…
Mental health is a major problem throughout the world, and many people lack awareness and education. There are more people than ever who struggle with anxiety, depression, and other forms of mental illness. Because of this, the World Health Organization (WHO) has dedicated an entire day to the topic of mental health. World Mental Health…