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Children and Mental Health: Is This Just a Stage? [downloadable]
[…] these are just typical developmental phases. However, such behaviors may also indicate a more serious problem in some children. What mental disorders can affect children? Many mental disorders can begin in childhood. Examples include anxiety disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression […] Read more >>
More Americans Are Reaching Out For Mental Health Support — But Can’t Get It
For many Americans who live with a mood disorder, cost remains a major hurdle to accessing mental health care, according to a survey on mood disorders published this week by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI. Over half […] Read more >>
Youth Mental Health Is Declining. School-Based Supports Can Help
Youth mental health has steadily declined in the years prior to and following the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the worst affected? Pre-teen boys and teenage girls, according to the August 2024 report, “A Nation’s Children At Risk,” published by the Center for […] Read more >>
Why Asian Americans Don’t Seek Help for Mental Illness
Mental health stigma affects all ethnicities, cultures, and nationalities, but Asian Americans may be more impacted than most. The National Latino and Asian American Study reported that while 18% of the general U.S. population sought mental health services and […] Read more >>
BIPOC Mental Health Trends and Disparities
Even though mental health experiences are unique to each person, there are a few trends within the BIPOC community that highlight similar disparities and barriers throughout each ethnic group. Stigmas Many people within these communities deal with the reality of […] Read more >>
Mental Health Conditions and the Family Medical Leave Act
Did you know that The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides job-protected leave to address mental health conditions? Learn more about eligibility and qualifying conditions in this fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Labor. ABOUT THE FMLA FMLA leave […] Read more >>
Why More Schools Are Adding Mental Health Breaks to the Calendar
[…] the strain the pandemic has placed on schools, and how districts are dealing with calls to put more emphasis on mental health supports and social-emotional learning. Burbio, a company that tracks school schedules, has found 65 district-wide mental health closures […] Read more >>
The State of Mental Health in America 2023 [downloadable]
Mental Health America (MHA) released new state rankings in its most recent report, 2023 State of Mental Health in America. 2023 Youth Ranking The state of California ranks 28th in the 2023 Youth Ranking, which includes all 50 […] Read more >>
Children’s Health Council (CHC), a leader in providing comprehensive support for the mental and emotional well–being of children, teens, and young adults, is proud to announce a partnership with Brightlife Kids and Soluna—digital platforms that offer coaching support, mental health […] Read more >>
Asian American Mental Health Stigma: Why It Exists and How to Combat It
A study found stigmas that associate mental illness with disability are the largest barrier to Asian Americans accessing mental healthcare. Cultural norms and values Shaming related to mental health is a cultural norm in some Asian American communities. Getting outside […] Read more >>
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2280 Kenwood Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
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