Through appropriate medical care and rehabilitation, improvement is possible. Because of the complexity of the brain and the unique effect each brain injury has on the survivor, it is impossible to say exactly how long it will be; especially in the first hours, days, and weeks, before you know the outcome.
Washington Youth Academy. The mission of the Washington Youth Academy is to provide a highly disciplined, safe, and professional learning environment that empowers at-risk youth to improve their educational levels and employment potential and become responsible and productive citizens of the State of Washington.
  Although adolescence spans a period of five to seven years, teens do most of their growing during an 18-24 month period called the growth spurt.. To support this rapid growth, teenagers need to consume lots of calories and other nutrients.    Calories   Teenagers need lots of calories to support rapid growth. Girls need approximately 2200 calories, while boys need 2500-2900 calories. vitamins Large amounts of the B vitamins thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin are needed to meet the energy requirements of teens. Dietary Choices The desire for independence is a defining characteristic of the teenage years. One of the ways that teenagers assert their independence is through their dietary choices.