The clinical team at Mission Prep (866-764-2433), a leader in teen mental health care, has released a new guide to oppositional defiant disorder in teens.
-- Mission Prep is pleased to be doing more to support teenagers who are living with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), a common but challenging condition that still remains little known and understood in comparison to more common mental health disorders.
More information is available at https://missionprephealthcare.com/mental-health-resources/anger-issues/oppositional-defiant-disorder/
Mission Prep’s clinical team understands that all teens can get angry and defiant, and that adolescence is typically an emotionally tumultuous period. However, they stress that ODD is something much more severe than this, and that it can leave teenagers unable to manage their emotions, prone to violent or aggressive outbursts, and creating hostile relationships with parents, teachers and any authority figures in a way that can significantly interfere with their daily life.
As such, they have released a new guide that covers the main signs of ODD, explains common symptoms and treatments, and offers general parent support tips.
As their clinical team explained, alongside defiance, anger, aggression and hostility, some of the strongest signs of ODD include irritability, constant negativity, general uncooperativeness, and antagonistic and vengeful behaviors.
A helpful benchmark for distinguishing typical teenage angst from ODD is the frequency and impact of the behaviors. Typically, teens with ODD who are not receiving treatment will begin to experience peer rejection, poor school performance, other mental health difficulties like depression or anxiety, and compromised relationships, including with their parents and family members.
As such, for intense cases of ODD, Mission Prep recommends residential care, such as that offered at their welcoming facilities in California and Virginia. They believe that this care model provides the best base for teens to learn strategies to manage and overcome their ODD and to set a course to a mentally happier and healthier future.
As they explained, “Residential treatment is ideal for many teens with ODD, as it offers a structured, stable environment with a consistent routine and clear expectations. Residential programs also offer intensive therapy, giving teens with ODD constant access to highly trained therapists, allowing them to get the support whenever they need.”
They added, “Plus, as we know, the environment can play a big role in a teen’s life, impacting their ODD in many ways. Residential treatment removes teens from these potential triggers, giving them space from stressors that could worsen their symptoms.”
Mission Prep's residential programs integrate an array of proven therapy forms, including behavioral modification therapy, CBT, family therapy, anger management training, peer group therapy and social skills training. Their centers also offer parent training therapy to give parents better strategies to support their teen in the long term.
For more information, visit https://missionprephealthcare.com/
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Name: Nathan Di Tomaso
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Organization: Mission Prep
Address: 30310 Rancho Viejo Rd., San Juan Capistrano, California 92675, United States
Website: https://missionprephealthcare.com/
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