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Stop Running (and other holiday tips for you and your teen)

written by Jenna Borrelli, LCSW, CHC We are a society obsessed with running, and by running I don’t mean the physical activity of running, I mean running from one thing to the next, filling up our lives with countless activities, Read more >>

Many Ways to Be a Girl, but One Way to Be a Boy: The New Gender Rules

Girls have been told they can be anything they want to be, and it shows. They are seizing opportunities closed to previous generations — in science, math, sports and leadership. But they’re also getting another message: What they look like Read more >>

Generation Z Reported the Most Mental Health Problems

Many members of Generation Z — young people between 15 and 21 — have taken more active roles in political activism this year, and a new survey indicates that the state of the nation is to blame for this generation’s Read more >>

The Confidence Gap for Girls: 5 Tips for Parents of Tween and Teen Girls

The early weeks of a school year can rattle even the most self-assured kid — the swirl of new classes, teachers and tribes, and the pressure to try out new extracurriculars, sports and even personalities. Tween and teen girls face Read more >>

Gender Nonconforming Teens Face Higher Risk of Mental Distress

Compared to teens whose gender expression matches societal expectations, gender nonconforming adolescents may be more likely to experience mental health problems, a U.S. study suggests. Read more >>

American Academy of Pediatrics: Policy Statement on Supporting Transgender, Gender-Diverse Youths

In recent years, “gender identity” has increasingly been recognized as a complex concept that goes beyond traditional definitions of masculinity and femininity. Society struggles to adapt to and appreciate the diverse experiences of transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals, which contributes Read more >>

For Teens: Creating Your Personal Stress-Management Plan [downloadable]

Resilience is the quality that allows you to “bounce back,” adapt, and persevere when you are faced with problems or challenges. Becoming more emotionally resilient will help you manage hard times and stress. The following 10-point plan was developed to Read more >>

How to Reduce the Mental Health Risk for Gender-Nonconforming Kids

In recent years, much of the country has become more accepting of those with sexual- and gender-nonconforming identities. Many in the LGBTQ community still face pressure, hostility and discrimination from a variety of sources, including their own families. Read more >>

Your Child — Parenting Guides and Resources [web resource]

Is your baby meeting the typical developmental milestones? Do you have questions about your preschooler’s behavior and development? Read more >>

CHC and Stanford Children’s Health Launch Expanded Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for High School Teens Facing Severe Mental Health Challenges

Just over a year ago, CHC opened its doors to a new Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for teens in Palo Alto. Now, in collaboration with Stanford Children’s Health, the program is expanding to serve more adolescents struggling with self-harm, suicidal Read more >>

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