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What’s Behind the Crisis in Teen Mental Health?
In this podcast from the American Psychological Association, Kathleen Ethier, PhD, director of the CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health, discusses what’s behind this crisis in teen mental health, why girls seem to be suffering more than boys, and Read more >>
5 Things You Need to Know About Mental Health and Girls
Many young women and girls deal with a range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, eating disorders and addictive behaviors. One in 5 children ages 6–17 experiences a mental disorder each year, according to the Centers for Read more >>
It’s a well-established fact that children’s and teens’ mental health took a hit during the pandemic. But new research suggests that teen girls in particular are suffering in unprecedented ways. Read more >>
Why Are Bullies So Mean? A Youth Psychology Expert Explains What’s Behind Their Harmful Behavior
Being bullied can make your life miserable, and decades of research prove it: Bullied children and teens are at risk for anxiety, depression, dropping out of school, peer rejection, social isolation and self-harm. Read more >>
These 7 Habits Can Cut the Risk of Depression In Half
If an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, here’s a strategy that may help boost your mental health: Spend the next week observing your daily habits. Read more >>
How to Show Up for Teens When Big Emotions Arise
Being a teenager is hard. Every day holds the possibility of emotional highs and lows, and parents don’t always know how to be supportive. Clinical psychologist Lisa Damour says instead of jumping into problem-solving mode, parents can learn to ride Read more >>
Giving Thanks Can Make You Happier
Each holiday season comes with high expectations for a cozy and festive time of year. However, for many this time of year is tinged with sadness, anxiety, or depression. Certainly, major depression or a severe anxiety disorder benefits most from Read more >>
Many young people growing up in American cities and neighborhoods shaped by violence experience persistent traumatic stress which impacts their learning, development, and mental health, through no fault of their own. The scope and complexity of the problem means there Read more >>
5 Tips to Manage ADHD in Children
Children with ADHD also may struggle with low self-esteem, school anxiety, troubled relationships and poor performance in school. Symptoms sometimes lessen with age. However, some people never completely outgrow their ADHD symptoms. However, they can learn strategies to be successful. Read more >>
Treating and Dealing with ADHD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, is a condition that often begins between ages 3 and 6, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. And it’s not just a childhood disease. ADHD may continue through the teenage years and Read more >>
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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
