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Ninety-Nine Tips for Talking with Your Teenager [downloadable]

Adolescent Counseling Services teamed up with the Peninsula’s top mental health professionals to share their expertise on communication with teens. Ninety-Nine Tips for Talking With Your Teenager is a free guidebook that offers practical, concrete tips written by local therapists Read more >>

Removing the Stigma

What does it feel like to have a child with mental illness? “When our daughter was diagnosed with OCD and clinical depression at age 12, we discussed treatment options with the psychiatrist. At first, we were wary of medication, as Read more >>

What Can Parents Do to Decrease the Risk of Suicide in Their Children?

There is no single cause of suicide — the act can arise from any combination of multiple factors — biological, environmental, psychological and situational. As a community, we agree that whatever can be done to mitigate these factors must be Read more >>

Internet Safety and Online Privacy Concerns

Common Sense Media is a non-profit organization that helps families make smart media choices. Free resources include a library of independent age-based and educational ratings and reviews for movies, games, apps, TV shows, websites, books, and music. Common Sense Media Read more >>

Behavioral Challenges in the Child Age 6 and Under [presentation]

Have you heard about the A-B-Cs of behavior? Dr. Coloma discusses some of the causes of problem behavior, including neurological and emotional disorders and the link between problem behavior and anger. She also outlines strategies you can implement to foster Read more >>

Depression and Suicide: What Are the Warning Signs? [presentation]

For youth between 10-24 years old, suicide is the third leading cause of death. In this presentation, Dr. Glen Elliott covers the definitions of depression and suicidality, provides an overview of troubled behavior, and discusses some treatment options and resources. Read more >>

How Parents 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 >>

Other Concerns About Teen Mental Health

Middle School Kids Ages 10-12 and Younger & Concerns About Mental Health

Environment vs. Biology and Teen Mental Health

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