The Residential Programs for Teens is a program that Red Mountain Colorado introduced. It states that its primary goal is to “empower teens to build healthy coping skills and habits that they can use to work through the challenges they face” (“Residential Programs”, n.d., para. 1). Children of both genders from twelve to eighteen who participate in this program are subject to support from employees and those who find themselves in the same situation. The technique used in Red Mountain Colorado includes adventure, meditation, yoga and martial arts (“ADHD Treatment Center”, n.d.). The program managers are convinced that this approach will help develop concentration, and self-esteem, improve social ties and increase self-effectiveness.
ADHD is a complex problem requiring multi-step steps and an integrated approach. Giannotta and Rydell highlight that “children with significant attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms are at heightened risk for symptoms of depression in adolescence” (p. 40). Even though the Red Mountain Colorado program seems quite valuable for children, it requires small additions. So, in addition to various activities, it is necessary to introduce mandatory work with specialists in psychology into the plan. The psychological correction will help to relieve anxiety, develop communication skills and improve thinking and attention.
In addition to mental treatment, it is also necessary to involve physiological treatment. The first thing organizations need to include in the program is bringing the spine into the correct position. To do this, they need the help of a specialist such as an osteopath or an orthopedic neurologist. For the child’s spine’s physical development, doing a strengthening massage and specific exercises daily for several months is necessary.
The importance of combating attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder is particularly vital in adolescents because, at this age, they undergo many psychological changes. Moreover, at this time, moodiness is increasing and the number of conflicts with peers has risen significantly. In addition, young people become more self-focused and self-conscious. It is crucial to conduct work and educational conversations with children to spread awareness that there are people with disabilities who directly affect how they communicate with others.
References
About Our Residential Treatment Program. (n.d.). Red Mountain Colorado.
ADHD Treatment Center For Teens. (n.d.). Red Mountain Colorado.
Giannotta, F., & Rydell, A. M. (2017). The role of the mother-child relationship in the route from child ADHD to adolescent symptoms of depressed mood. Journal of Adolescence, 61, 40-49.