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What Is Atypical Anorexia Nervosa?
Atypical anorexia is an eating disorder that’s like anorexia nervosa. It’s often missed because people with atypical anorexia have a weight that’s average or above for their height, not under. But atypical anorexia can be a serious health concern. Treatment Read more >>
How Parents Can Make School Mental Health Days Work for Kids
In the past few years, some parents have received a new item to put into their child-rearing tool kits: the school mental health day. Since 2018, more than a dozen states have passed or proposed bills that would allow school Read more >>
Why Sleep Matters to Mental Health
Sleep. We all need it and yet most of us don’t get enough of it. The importance of sleep on our physical and mental health cannot be understated. Read more >>
Sleep and Your High School Student
Children and adolescents who do not get enough sleep have a higher risk for many health and behavior problems. Learn how much sleep students need and how many are not getting it. Read more >>
Sleeping Less Than Nine Hours Could Affect Kids’ Memory and Mental Health
Elementary school-age kids who sleep less than the recommended number of hours per night exhibit differences in brain regions associated with memory, intelligence and well-being, according to a recent study. Read more >>
The Importance of Sleep for Kids’ Emotional Wellbeing
Unfortunately, too little sleep isn’t just a problem for adults. It’s also an increasing problem for our kids. While every child is different, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends 9 to 12 hours of sleep per night for younger Read more >>
Gender and Sexuality for the Modern Parent [presentation]
Still stuck in the dinosaur age when thinking and talking about gender, sexuality and identity? Much has changed in our understanding of these concepts. Learn how you can be an ally and advocate for all youth as they navigate their Read more >>
Anxiety Disorders Are Common. Here’s What Everyone Should Know About Them
How common are anxiety disorders and are there some populations more at risk than others? What are some symptoms people may have? How often should anxiety screenings occur – and what do they entail? What treatments are available? Read more >>
Talking With Kids About Violence
Almost every day it seems that we are exposed to various acts of violence — school shootings, war, terrorism and more. As a result, our kids can end up feeling confused, frightened and unsafe. How can we validate those feelings Read more >>
Technology has changed the way we interact with each other. Social media puts other people just keystrokes away. This helps some feel like they have more social support. But for others, it can increase isolation and depression. Read more >>
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650 Clark Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304
650.326.5530
CHC South Bay:
2280 Kenwood Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
408.831.7512
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1765 E Bayshore Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
650.702.2487
