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Twitter and Square Co-founder and CEO Jack Dorsey has awarded Children’s Health Council (CHC) $2.5 million to support the Bay Area agency’s COVID-19 Crisis Recovery Initiative to build capacity to respond to the mental health needs of children, teens, young… Read more >> Read more >>
The Emotional Toll of Racism [downloadable]
Black students continuously experience, fight against and bear emotional scars from racism, which can lead to increased anxiety and poor mental health outcomes. Some colleges are just starting to address these issues. Read more >> Read more >>
The Scientific Debate Over Teens, Screens And Mental Health
More teens and young adults — particularly girls and young women — are reporting being depressed and anxious, compared with comparable numbers from the mid-2000s. Suicides are up too in that time period, most noticeably among girls ages 10 to… Read more >> Read more >>
When Does Disruptive Behavior Merit a Mental Health Diagnosis?
Written by Alexa Boubalos, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at CHC Explosive behavior. Rage. Tantrums. Meltdowns. Aggression. Property destruction. Having a child with any of these behaviors can be a challenging experience. And while all children tend to act out… Read more >> Read more >>
PANDAS—Questions and Answers [downloadable]
What is PANDAS? PANDAS is short for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections. Read more >> Read more >>
Study: Kind Communities – A Bridge to Youth Mental Wellness
The Born This Way Foundation commissioned a study through Benenson Strategy Group, who surveyed over 3,000 young people between the ages 15-24 and over 1,000 parents, asking questions about mental health and wellness. The results of the study, “Kind Communities –… Read more >> Read more >>
Mental Health America [web resource]
Mental Health America (MHA), founded in 1909, is a community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to promoting the overall mental health of all Americans. MHA promotes mental health as a critical part of overall wellness, including… Read more >> Read more >>
How Schools Can Help with Teen Mental Health
Under the direction of Dr. Ramsey Khasho, CHC staff members and other expert contributors provide answers to questions about the serious issue of teen anxiety and depression in our community. Read more >> Read more >>
How to Deal with Post-Graduation Depression
“Post-graduation depression” describes depressive symptoms that occur after a person finishes college or university. Although it is not a medically recognized term, it is an experience many young adults may relate to. Read more >> Read more >>
17 Mental Health Resources For Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Racism and xenophobia take a serious toll on Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Research has found that racism and discrimination have a significant negative impact on mental health. In addition, communities subjected to othering by the dominant racial group… Read more >> 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
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1765 E Bayshore Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
650.702.2487
