Starting a new school year can lead to anxiety in children during normal times, however going back to school in the middle of a coronavirus pandemic brings new social-emotional and behavioral challenges. Depending on where you live, school may be in-person, online, or a hybrid of the two, any of which may impact a childās…
Childhood trauma can have a profound impact on a childās development, behavior, ability to cope with normal stress, and future mental and physical health. Thanks to the groundbreaking CDC-Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, more and more people recognize the significance of childhood trauma as it relates to adult health and well-being. By fostering…
We are still open, fully staffed, and continuing to accept new patients. We are continuing heightened cleaning and infection risk management protocols to protect our residents and staff during this global Coronavirus crisis. This includes:— Entry into our facility is only through the front lobby.— Everyone entering our facility must have their temperature checked in…
Madison* started cutting her arms when she was 13. She was dealing with high levels of stress from school pressures, body image, and relationships with friends, and did not have the healthy coping skills needed to manage her feelings. She knew of girls who cut themselves as a means of feeling better, and she decided…
July 1, 2019 (NORMAN, Okla.) Red River Youth Academy is pleased to announce that it has entered into a management consulting agreement with Vizion Health LLC, a privately-owned healthcare company located in Charlotte, N.C. Vizion brings a seasoned behavioral healthcare team with decades of experience and a reputation for ethical, trustworthy, and successful business practices to the 64-bed psychiatric residential treatment facility in Norman,…
Each spring, our residents and staff look forward to preparing and planting our Garden of Eatinā. Our residents are involved in the gardening process from starting seeds in trays on their units to harvesting vegetables in the summer and fall. Working in the garden provides many benefits for children and adolescents. The hands-on work of…
We’re kicking back and having some bouncy, splashy fun today to celebrate the last day of the school year! Residents are enjoying a change of pace with a water slide and bouncy house.
Many studies have been done that show the importance of affection on children and their proper development into adulthood. Harry Harlow, an American psychologist, conducted studies on infant rhesus monkeys. In his research, he took the monkeys from their mothers and placed them in isolation or with either a wire and straw replacement with milk…
