In our world today, there are so many pressures and struggles that youth face during their years of preparing for adulthood. There are special places for troubled youth where they can seek help and treatment for difficult situations that seem to have gotten out of hand. A highly recommended place where troubled youth can find […]

Children who struggle with asperger spectrum disorder are diagnosed by poor social interactions, strange speech patterns, obsessions, and other mannerisms. These children often have very few facial expressions and show difficulty in reading body languages others display. Liahona Academy can offer therapeutic help to children struggling with asperger spectrum disorder and provide advice to parents. […]

For most adolescents who struggle with cutting, it is an attempt to distract them from strong emotions or difficult pressure that seem impossible to tolerate at the time. This for of self-injury is usually related deep emotional issue that should be treated right away. A common misconception amongst individuals is that cutting is an attempt […]

Self-esteem in teens can determine the amount of success that have during their adolescence. It is of the utmost importance for growing teens to have positive self-esteem so that they will have a good image of themselves and motivation to make good behavioral decisions. How teens feel about themselves can make the difference between positive […]

Personality disorders in teenagers are defined by rigid behaviors and inflexible attitudes. Teenagers who suffer from personality disorders generally have a hard time coping with the changes and demands that are an inevitable part of life. Most teens with personality disorders either don’t know that their behavior isn’t normal or have a hard time understanding […]

Teens struggling with deep personal issues can often make dangerous changes in their everyday life including mild eating disorders. An eating disorder is defined by abnormal eating habits (either eating too much or not enough) that often result in the deterioration of an individual’s physical and mental health. Eating disorders stand in the way of […]

During teen years, it is normal for children to desire a feeling of independence. They are trying to discover who they are and what they want in life and parents often struggle assisting them in making that discovery. Sadly, teens will often turn to destructive activities and go to dangerous extremes to take their stand on […]

Alcohol is the most commonly and frequently used drug among adolescents. Consistent drinking at a young age can result in many different behavioral issues and cause dangers for adolescents that can carry on into adulthood with them. As parents of growing adolescents it is important to become aware of the dangers of alcohol in adolescents […]

Sometimes, troubled teens fall into poor behavior choices, which usually turn into habits. During this process, they begin to neglect their academic responsibilities and then find themselves so far behind that they give up or drop out. At Liahona Academy, we believe that these troubled teens deserve a second chance in school and, therefore, are […]

The road from adolescence to adulthood is difficult and can become harder for some troubled youth struggling with personal issues. These personal issues can result in negative changes in behavior and attitude that, often times have an outcome of bad habits that will carry on into adulthood. Liahona Treatment Center is a residential treatment center […]