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Being Neurodiverse in a Neurotypical World
In this Voices of Compassion episode CHC experts, Melanie Hsu, PhD, Clinical Director and licensed psychologist and Marjan Ebadi, PhD, licensed psychologist, join us to explore the experience of neurodivergent individuals navigating a world designed for neurotypical minds. Listen this Read more >>
Positive Parenting Tips: Adolescence (15–17 years old)
Parenting older teens, ages 15 to 17, is about guiding from the sidelines as they move closer to adulthood. These years are marked by a growing desire for freedom, deeper thinking about the future, and more complex emotional and social Read more >>
Positive Parenting Tips: Young Teens (12–14 years old)
Parenting early teens, ages 12 to 14, comes with a unique set of challenges and opportunities. As kids begin to assert their independence and form their own identities, they still rely on their parents for stability, support, and guidance—even if Read more >>
Pulse Check: Youth Mental Health
In this Voices of Compassion episode, we talk with CHC experts, Ramsey Khasho, PsyD, Chief Clinical Officer and licensed psychologist, and Pardis Khosravi, PsyD, Clinical Director and license psychologist, to take a clear-eyed look at the real state of teen Read more >>
Supporting Wellbeing and Redefining Success
What does it really mean to “succeed” in 2025—and how can we help our kids get there without burning out? In this honest, insightful, and timely webinar, Dr. Patty Crisostomo, licensed clinical psychologist at Children’s Health Council (CHC), joins Genavae Read more >>
Digital Wellness: Finding Balance in A Connected World
In this Voices of Compassion episode, we explore the complex relationship between digital devices and family well-being. Join us for an insightful conversation about fostering digital wellness while embracing the benefits technology can bring to our lives. Read more >>
Navigating Stress: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Kids Through Mental Health Challenges
Growing up is a complex journey for everyone, and for LGBTQIA+ kids and teens, the path can be especially tricky. From navigating identity to facing social stigma, LGBTQIA+ youth often encounter unique challenges and stressors that can impact their mental health. Read more >>
Research Report: Unraveling the Stigma [downloadable]
The stigma attached to mental health issues is widely viewed as a major barrier for those in need of help, but its relevance to teens and young adults has not been studied in depth. The Jed Foundation’s research shows that Read more >>
Neurodiversity describes the idea that people experience and interact with the world around them in many different ways; there is no one “right” way of thinking, learning, and behaving, and differences are not viewed as deficits. The word neurodiversity refers Read more >>
A Parent’s Guide to Neurodiversity
“Neurodivergence is a form of human diversity,” says Julia Barnes, PhD, a child and adolescent psychologist at the Pediatric Mental Health Institute at Children’s Hospital Colorado. “Just like there’s no normal, correct or superior race, gender, ethnicity or culture, there’s Read more >>
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CHC Palo Alto:
650 Clark Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304
650.326.5530
CHC South Bay:
2280 Kenwood Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
408.831.7512
CHC Ravenswood:
1765 E Bayshore Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
650.702.2487
