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Conditions That May Look Like Autism, but Aren’t

A few decades ago, most people had never heard of autism. Now, you probably hear about it regularly. Autism is short for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It’s a group of neurodevelopment (or brain pathway) disorders that cause behavior and communication Read more >>

Living with Chronic Illness

Living with a chronic illness isn’t just about medical care—it’s about daily management, not a cure. In this Voices of Compassion episode, we talk about the mental health and social impact of chronic illness with CHC experts Tracy Cavaligos, PhD, Read more >>

Talking with Teens About Consent

Talking with teens about consent can feel awkward, but it’s a critical conversation for their safety and well-being. In this Voices of Compassion episode, we talk about consent with CHC psychologist and Director of Clinical Training, Dr. Carlina Wheeler. Join Read more >>

6 Cognitive Distortions That Fuel Anxiety in ADHD Brains

Cognitive distortions are biased, irrational, and often automatic thoughts that trigger and amplify anxiety and negative thinking. These unhelpful thought patterns matter because our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all linked. When you view events, situations, and yourself through a Read more >>

10 Strategies to Talk with Teens About Sex

It’s important to make sure young people learn not only the correct facts about sexuality, but also how to make healthy and safer decisions about sex. Research shows that parents who talk openly about sexuality to their children have more Read more >>

Teaching Older Children and Teens About Consent

Asking for consent means asking someone for permission to do something. An example might be asking if it’s okay to touch someone or be physically close to them. Someone gives consent when they know exactly what they are being asked Read more >>

Chronic Illness in Teens

Being a teen is stressful even for physically healthy teens. Chronic illness during adolescence can complicate development. The illness, treatment, hospitalization, and surgery (when necessary) all magnify concerns about a teen’s physical appearance. They also interfere with the process of Read more >>

When Your Child Is Diagnosed with Chronic Illness

Parents want to protect their children and keep them safe. It can be particularly devastating to learn that your child has a chronic illness such as diabetes, cancer or juvenile arthritis. By managing your own emotions during this time, you Read more >>

Depression and Anxiety in Children with Chronic Health Conditions

Some children and teenagers with chronic health conditions react to the worries and disruptions the condition presents by becoming depressed or overly anxious. The term for this is “internalizing problems.” The child responds to the condition with internal mental turmoil Read more >>

Understanding the Link Between Chronic Disease and Depression [downloadable]

A chronic disease is a condition that lasts at least one year and requires ongoing medical attention or limits activities of daily living or both. Examples of chronic diseases include autoimmune diseases, diabetes, cancer, epilepsy, heart disease, HIV/AIDS, hypothyroidism, multiple Read more >>

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