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If you were not aware that yesterday was #nationalvideogamesday, your teen probably was. The #videogameindustry is the largest entertainment industry today, topping movies and music combined. Research has found that more than 70% of kids under 18 are on consoles and that 12% of boys and 7% of girls suffer from #gamingdisorder. How can you tell if your teen is suffering from #gamingaddiction or just an avid player? Go to our #linkinbio 👆🏻👆🏼👆🏾👆to learn how to identify the warning signs, help prevent the disorder, and find the right treatment solution. ...

Recently, the WHO reported an updated worldwide statistic: 700,000 people die by suicide globally each year. For the last few years, that number was 800,000, proving that suicide prevention efforts are making a difference. However, the work is not done. The truth of this heartbreaking statistic is that for every 100 deaths, one will be by suicide.⁠
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We are honored to partner with @twloha by offering a donation match of up to $10,000 for their World Suicide Prevention Day campaign, #AnotherDayWithYou. When you make a donation, you’ll be giving people access to the help they need and deserve. Together, we can play a role in creating positive change, through sharing resources, connecting people to help, and being a voice of hope. A gift of $25 connects 150 people to local, reduced-cost mental health services in their communities. Please consider joining us—click #linkinbio to read more on preventing suicide in the youth population by providing #mentalsupport. ...

Today is National #griefday, dedicated to raising awareness of the myriad ways in which individuals #cope with loss. As we combat the pandemic and look back on the last year, the individual and collective losses associated with COVID-19 can seem overwhelming. And teens are often particularly sensitive to these losses. It is essential for parents and caregivers to not only recognize and acknowledge #teengrief, but also to help them work through the emotional repercussions of COVID-19 losses. Go to our #linkinbio 👆🏻👆🏼👆🏾👆to learn how you can help your teen start to process and heal the feelings of loss. ...

Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among 15- to 29-year-olds globally. The truth of this heartbreaking reality is that for every 100 deaths, one will be by suicide. ⁠
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Newport is proud to partner for the 5th year in a row with our friends at @TWLOHA during #suicidepreventionmonth, to raise awareness, provide education, and create conversations around mental health to show people that there is always someone who wants to have #AnotherDayWithYou.⁠
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We’re honored to offer a matching donation grant of $10,000 toward TWLOHA’s efforts to raise funds to provide counseling scholarships and connect thousands to local mental health resources. Please consider joining us—and click link in bio to read more on preventing suicide in the youth population. A gift of $25 connects 150 people to local, reduced-cost mental health services in their communities. ⁠ ...

Heading back to #school can be #stressful in any year. But this year, with many teens returning to an in-person classroom after months of remote schooling, and #teenanxiety and depression at all-time high, it’s especially important for parents to have a toolkit of back-to-school tips. We have compiled the best 7 strategies to help you and your teen through this period and how to handle stress in a new, more positive way. Click our #linkinbio 👆🏻👆🏼👆🏾👆 to learn more. #backtoschool2021⁠ ...

Newport Academy wishes everyone a happy #nationalsonanddaughterday! Being a #parent is one of the most important (and most rewarding) responsibilities one can take on themselves. When your kid transitions from tween to teen, parenting seems like a new adventure everyday where sometimes you just wish you had a map. We help parents navigate some of the most treacherous waters, and in our Resources blog we offer some day-to-day, essential tips from how to keep lines of communication open to how to encourage independence. Click 👆🏻👆🏼👆🏾👆 on the link in bio to learn the 7 tips for parenting as tweens turn into teens. ...

We’re proud to introduce Newport Academy’s new Director of Outpatient Services in Atlanta, Dr. Crystal Burwell. Now more than ever, adolescents need effective #therapeutic and academic support. Newport is proud to be on the cutting edge of #outpatient treatment for teens. Our integrative approach identifies the root causes of mental health challenges and embraces an attachment-based family therapeutic approach to provide industry-leading outcomes.⁠
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Whether clients are stepping down from residential care or seeking their first intervention, our outpatient programs offer the structure needed to touch the heart and soul of teens battling a mental health disorder, substance abuse, and eating disorders. Go to our #linkinbio to learn more on Newport’s various programs and find the one that best fits your family needs.⁠ ...

We’re proud to announce we’re bringing Newport Academy’s #teenmentalhealth resources to #utah with the opening of our first residential treatment center later this summer. In a 2020 survey, Utah was ranked number 32 out of the 50 states in youth mental health indicating that youth in Utah have higher prevalence of #mentalillness and lower rates of access to care. We want to help change that!⁠
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We’re grateful for the opportunity to extend our mission of empowering teens and restoring families to Utah. Not located in Utah? We offer programs nation-wide. Head to the link in our bio to learn more.⁠ ...

This past weekend we celebrated our country’s #independence, and just like our forefathers put rules and structure to support our country’s independence and make sure our nation thrives, so do teens need structure and #rules to do the same. ⁠
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The adolescence years can be difficult for both #parents and teens as teens fight to develop more independence while parents struggle to set appropriate teen boundaries.⁠
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Click on our #linkinbio to learn about the connection between mental health and executive functioning and how to set rules for teens and help them embrace them. ...

Today we are celebrating #internationalyogaday. The contemplative practice of yoga brings focus to mind, body, and spirit, where the roots of anxiety, disconnection, and depression intersect. Researchers theorize that mindful movement and breathing done in yoga activates the relaxation response. The exercise moves us out of the sympathetic nervous system (“fight or flight”) and into the parasympathetic nervous system—“rest and digest.” In addition, it encourages self-reflection within a supportive group setting, and promotes an optimistic outlook on life. ⁠
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Here at @newportacademy, certified instructors facilitate our yoga program, which includes up to six classes per week. To learn more about this and our other experiential therapy modalities, click our #linkinbio. ...