Anxiety and the Twice Exceptional Child [presentation] [video]
Students who are twice exceptional have unique challenges. They often experience anxiety as a result of some of those challenges. Read more »
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DBT Can Help Traumatized, Suicidal Youth Manage Emotions
Children who are suicidal and victims of trauma, especially those with PTSD, pose an especially difficult challenge for psychiatrists. Trauma, suicidality, and self-harm often present together, and they might heighten the risk of treatment. Read more »
Should My Child See a Psychiatrist?
Written by Vidya Krishnan, MD, Head of Adolescent Mental Health Services at CHC
Consulting with a psychiatrist about your child’s mental health can be a significant and daunting process for a family. How and when to see a psychiatrist rarely feels clear. How do you know when it’s time to make an appointment? What if the diagnosis is severe? Will they prescribe medication? Read more »
Yoga, Mindfulness and Kids [presentation] [video]
What is mindfulness? How does yoga relate to mindfulness? Learn more about the positive impact of mindfulness and yoga on reducing anxiety, depression, ADHD symptoms and managing stress. Read more »
Managing Disruptive Behavior in the Classroom [presentation] [video]
Is there a student in your class that seems to constantly disrupt the class or appears highly unmotivated to learn? Are there student behaviors in your classroom that you would like to change? Read more »
A 4-Step Process for Building Student Resilience
Coping skills are a powerful way for all students to build resilience, self-awareness, and self-regulatory skills as they face the stressors of life. Learning how to positively cope empowers them to be self-reflective and take responsibility for their actions. Read more »
Do We Need an Antidote to Perfectionism?
According to a spate of recent reports, perfectionism is on the rise, especially among young people. This is a very bad thing – perfectionism is linked to anxiety, depression and many other problems – but the silver lining is that we’re no longer talking as if it were something to be proud of. Read more »
Obesity May Harm Kids’ Academics, Coping Skills
Obese kids may have extra difficulty with schoolwork and coping under stress, a preliminary study suggests. Read more »
If You’ve Ever Had Suicidal Thoughts, Make a Safety Plan [video]
If you could write something down that might one day save your life, would you?
A study published in JAMA Psychiatry in September found that when patients who visited the emergency department for suicide-related concerns were given a safety plan at discharge as well as follow-up phone calls, it reduced the odds of suicidal behavior by half. Read more »
Suicide Prevention: Self-Care Tips
A common misconception about suicide is that suicidal thoughts are uncommon and suicidal attempts signal that a person cannot be helped. This simply is not true. Read more »
