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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 >>
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 >>
In this Voices of Compassion podcast, we talk with CHC expert psychologists Dr. Erin Hoolihan and Dr. Tracy Cavaligos, about the meaning of validation and why it’s one of the most effective communication strategies for parents and caregivers. This is one you Read more >>
In this Voices of Compassion episode, you’ll learn about gender diversity terms and when to use them, how to support your child’s natural gender exploration, and resources to support their journey. As a result, you’ll see the joy of your Read more >>
A 2022 Pew Research Center study revealed that nearly 80% of 13-17 year-olds check at least one social media feed at least hourly, and over a third said they did so “almost constantly.” How can we develop healthy social media Read more >>
How to Talk with Teens About Mental Health
Between 2009 and 2019, the percentage of teens who reported having “persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness” rose from 26 percent to 37 percent and, in 2021, to 44 percent. Further, research shows that 1 in 5 youth in distress 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
