DARIEN, Conn. -- Alan Schwarz, an investigative reporter and Pulitzer Prize finalist, will speak on the widespread misdiagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) at a talk and book signing at the Darien Community Organization on Nov. 14.The evening will include a panel discussion with Jamison Monroe Jr., founder and CEO of Newport Academy, which manages a series of ...

FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- In order to meet expectations on the field, many student-athletes look for a competitive advantage, even if it means putting their minds and bodies at risk. According to the experts at Newport Academy, a teen treatment center with campuses in Bethlehem and Darien, research has shown a strong correlation between adolescents’ use of performance-enhancing drugs -- or ...

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Martial arts can be a powerful body-based tool for helping young people work through mental challenges. At Newport Academy, adolescents recovering from depression, mood or eating disorders, substance use, or trauma can use martial arts to heal, rather than harm.When employed as a therapeutic tool, martial arts can address issues that stem from emotional pain. ...

FAIRFIELD, Conn. – At Newport Academy, Equine-Assisted Therapy is one aspect of a comprehensive treatment program for adolescents healing from depression, trauma, mood disorders, self-harm or substance use issues. Through the human-horse connection, teens work toward building trust, self-confidence and attachment.Horses possess a unique sensitivity to people's feelings, and clients who ...

FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Adventure therapy is a powerful tool for helping teens recover from mental health struggles, trauma, and drug and alcohol addiction. That's why Newport Academy, an adolescent treatment program, embraces this evidence-based modality that uses time in nature and physical challenges to elicit psychological change."Adventure therapy helps kids learn to be in the ...

Teens suffering from anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance abuse, and other co-occurring disorders need support and treatment that’s tailored to their still-developing brains and bodies. That's why Newport Academy offers scientifically validated gender-specific programming to help teenagers overcome severe mental health issues and develop inner resources—so they can set their ...

NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Newport Academy founder Jamison Monroe will be among the panelists at a discussion at New Canaan High School on Thursday, March 31, to talk about avoiding the peer pressure to use drugs and alcohol.“The Power of Prevention: Success Stories and Strategies for Healthy Teen Years” will be attended by students from Ram Council, a club at New Canaan High School who have ...

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Darien’s Newport Academy Day School offers adolescents in recovery a safe and structured environment in which to stay drug- and alcohol-free while continuing their high school education.“We are unique in that we use the academic setting as part of clinical treatment,’’ said Ryan Fedoroff, Newport Academy’s Director of Education. “Providing a supportive and ...

DARIEN, Conn. — Parents of teens often require supportive avenues to cope with what can be an emotionally charged time. At Newport Academy a Parent Education Group helps local families and parents of teens admitted to Newport Academy find connection and community.Newport Academy, which has various locations across the United States, is the national leader in providing teen treatment for ...

DARIEN, Conn. — Newport Academy welcomes visitors to its new facility for an Open House on Tuesday, Aug. 11, to share their evidence-based approach to treatment for adolescents and families struggling with trauma, mental health issues, eating disorders and substance abuse. Open House hours are 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Parents, teens and psychological professionals are ...