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Is your baby meeting the typical developmental milestones? Do you have questions about your preschooler’s behavior and development? Read more >>
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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 >>
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 >>
LGBTQ Resources — Each Mind Matters [web resource]
Being a member of the LGBTQ community doesn’t necessarily increase the risk for mental health issues; but the stigma and discrimination LGBTQ individuals may face from family, friends and society can increase risk for mental health challenges. Read more >>
This Is Why Small Talk Makes Some People So Anxious
It can be difficult to know the difference between having social anxiety and being awkward, introverted, or shy. The American Psychological Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders defines social anxiety as “a persistent fear of one or more Read more >>
What Exactly Is Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)?
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) was previously referred to as “Selective Eating Disorder.” ARFID is similar to anorexia in that both disorders involve limitations in the amount and/or types of food consumed, but unlike anorexia, ARFID does not involve Read more >>
#BeThe1To — Suicide Prevention Resources [web resource]
#BeThe1To is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s message for National Suicide Prevention Month and beyond, spreading the word about actions we can all take to prevent suicide. The Lifeline network and its partners are working to change the conversation from Read more >>
Let’s Get Through This: Mental Health and Transitions
written by CHC staff member Mike Navarrete Summer is a time to relax, recharge and have fun. But for many, these months are also a complex time of transition between the freedom of ending one school year and the anticipation Read more >>
When Erratic Teenage Behavior Means Something More
Mary Rose O’Leary has shepherded three children into adulthood, and teaches art and music to middle-school students. Despite her extensive personal and professional experience with teens, the Eagle Rock, Calif., resident admits she’s often perplexed by their behavior. Read more >>
Threat of Child Suicide Is Highest During the School Year, Study Finds
The number of school-age children and adolescents hospitalized for suicidal thoughts or attempts has more than doubled since 2008, according to a new Vanderbilt University Medical Center-led study published in May in Pediatrics. Read more >>
‘Gaming Disorder’ Has Been Classified As a Mental Health Condition by the World Health Organization
The World Health Organization has added “gaming disorder” to the list of mental health conditions. The addition will appear in the new version the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), the WHO’s standardized list of diseases and other medical conditions used Read more >>
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2280 Kenwood Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
408.831.7512
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650.702.2487