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Depression and Anxiety Resource: beyondblue [web resource]
Established in October 2000, Australia-based mental health website beyondblue initially focused on raising awareness of depression and reducing the associated stigma. Their mission has evolved to equipping everyone in Australia with the knowledge and skills to protect their own mental health, giving Read more >>
Epi-Aid On Youth Suicide In Santa Clara County: Preliminary Findings [presentation]
An Epi-Aid is an investigation of an urgent public health problem. The focus of Epi-Aids is to try to determine the cause(s) and/or extent of a specific health problem and to develop prevention and control recommendations. From 2009 through 2015, Read more >>
Born This Way Foundation [web resource]
Born This Way Foundation was launched in 2012 by Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta. The foundation focuses on researching, learning, and developing programs to support their mission—connecting young people in safe ways and empowering them with the skills Read more >>
Five Ways Parents Can Help Prevent Teen Depression
Parents wonder what they could be doing to better help their kids navigate the sometimes-treacherous waters of their adolescent years. Fortunately, scientists who study teen depression have some preliminary advice. By looking at new findings in neuroscience as well as Read more >>
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention [web resource]
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a national-scope not-for-profit organization dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education and advocacy. AFSP raises awareness and provides resources and aid to those affected by suicide by focusing on five key Read more >>
National Alliance on Mental Illness Santa Clara County: Services and Support [web resource]
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic Read more >>
What does it feel like to have a child with mental illness? “When our daughter was diagnosed with OCD and clinical depression at age 12, we discussed treatment options with the psychiatrist. At first, we were wary of medication, as Read more >>
Screening for Depression in Children and Adolescents: Consumer Guide [downloadable]
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is severe form of depression that lasts longer than two weeks and interferes with a person’s ability to function at home, at school, and interact with friends and family. In February 2016, the U.S. Preventive Services Read more >>
What Can Parents Do to Decrease the Risk of Suicide in Their Children?
There is no single cause of suicide — the act can arise from any combination of multiple factors — biological, environmental, psychological and situational. As a community, we agree that whatever can be done to mitigate these factors must be Read more >>
Depression and Suicide: What Are the Warning Signs? [presentation]
For youth between 10-24 years old, suicide is the third leading cause of death. In this presentation, Dr. Glen Elliott covers the definitions of depression and suicidality, provides an overview of troubled behavior, and discusses some treatment options and resources. Read more >>
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CHC Palo Alto:
650 Clark Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304
650.326.5530
CHC South Bay:
2280 Kenwood Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
408.831.7512
CHC Ravenswood:
1765 E Bayshore Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
650.702.2487
