Most teens get a little anxious about starting school. A certain amount of school-related anxiety can be common for adolescents. But when nervousness crosses over into full-fledged anxiety in school, […]
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Reasons for School Refusal in Teens
Every teenager complains about school now and then, or perhaps on a regular basis. And sometimes they resist going to school. But when teens refuse to go to school on […]
Adolescent Depression in Schools
The Stats on Adolescent Depression in Schools Adolescent depression in school is increasingly common. For various reasons, adolescents are at great risk for depression during high school and college. Unfortunately, […]
Why Teen Drinking is Dangerous
Teenage drinking is a serious and ongoing problem in the United States. Indeed, alcohol is the most frequently used substance among teens. Teen drinking leads to alcohol intoxication that can [...]
Back to School: Tools, Tips, and How to Thrive
It’s almost time to say goodbye to the lazy, hazy days of summer. Heading back to school can create stress. Busy schedules, academic pressure, and lack of sleep can raise [...]
How Parents Can Navigate Teen Independence
Toddlers are famous for saying, “I want to do it myself!” But the quest for independence continues long past those early years. And it reaches its peak during adolescence, when [...]
Newport Academy Featured in Special Today Show Segment
Teens & The Effects of Painkillers On a recent segment of the 'Today' show, correspondent Jenna Bush Hager spoke with three Newport Academy alumni teens and with Jamison Monroe, Jr., [...]
Why Teen Athletes Use Performance Enhancing Drugs
Featuring Kristin Wilson, National Director for Clinical Outreach at Newport Academy When we hear about the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs), it’s usually via media coverage of Olympic athletes and […]
Speaking with Teens About Reckless Behavior
It is important to talk to teens about reckless behavior. According to experts, the adolescent brain is not fully developed until a person’s mid-20s. Regardless of gender, teens lack the ability to make […]
Teens and the Reality of Prescription Drug Abuse
When most people think of teens and drug abuse, they conjure up thoughts of cocaine, heroin, MDMA, and other illegal drugs at raging high school parties. The truth about teens […]
High School Dropout Rates Linked to Substance Abuse
In the United States, one out of seven high school students drops out before they make it to graduation day. This is an alarming statistic in this day and age […]
The Pressures of High School Athletics
The Pressures of High School Athletics On the surface, sports participation might seem like an ideal solution to the digital addiction crisis. After all, kids who play sports simply cannot […]
