It can be hard to get kids to agree to see a psychologist or a psychiatrist. In fact this is a common stumbling block for many parents of teenagers struggling with anything from anxiety to ADHD, depression, or an eating disorder. Adolescents need to want to get better, and be willing to work with someone to make that happen. For treatment to work kids need to buy into it, at least a little. Read more ›
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Helping Resistant Teens Into Treatment
30 Days Of Mental Health Lessons Library [web resource] [downloadable]
These downloadable lessons from the TREP Project are a resource for educators to enhance student mental health literacy. Read more ›
Kids’ Brainpower Tied to Exercise, Sleep and Limited Screen Time
Researchers tied three behaviors to higher scores on tests of mental ability in children: at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day, nine to 11 hours of sleep a night, and no more than two hours a day of recreational screen time. Read more ›
Family Acceptance Project: LGBTQ Youth and Family Resources [web resource]
Research from the Family Acceptance Project® shows that families play a critical role in contributing to serious health risks & promoting well-being for LGBTQ young people.
Learn about how family behaviors affect your LGBTQ child’s health risks and ways to reduce risk and increase support. Read more ›
Teens, Social Media and Mental Health [presentation] [video]
Learn what kids are telling us about social media and the benefits and challenges of living in a connected world.After a brief presentation from My Digital TAT2, students representing CHC’s Teen Wellness Committee and My Digital TAT2’s Youth Advisory Board hold a panel discussion about social media and life online. Read more ›
Environment vs. Biology and Teen Mental Health
Under the direction of Dr. Ramsey Khasho, CHC staff members and other expert contributors provide answers to questions about the serious issue of teen anxiety and depression in our community. Read more ›
Profile of High-Risk Kids and Teen Mental Health
Under the direction of Dr. Ramsey Khasho, CHC staff members and other expert contributors provide answers to questions about the serious issue of teen anxiety and depression in our community. Read more ›
Fostering Teen Mental Health and Well-Being [video]
Adolescence is a time of emerging independence, growth, and vulnerability. Adolescents are also faced with an array of risk factors that can impede their progress and shape their journey.
In this community education presentation, CHC’s Pardis Khosravi, Psy.D., talks about adolescent development, influences, stressors, and how parents and caregivers can support them on their journey and nurture resilience. Read more ›
Parental Fatigue: A Self-Care Guide for Parents of Children With Special Needs
Parenting is challenging, even in ideal circumstances. Certain parents, such as those who have children with special needs, are particularly vulnerable to parental fatigue, also known as “compassion fatigue,” and its negative health impact. Read more ›
Communicating With Your Teen—How to Approach Conversations With Empathy and Understanding
Establishing a connection with your teen is the basis for effectively supporting their mental well-being and social and emotional learning. When we love someone, we are interested in them and in their thoughts and feelings. As your child grows, communication is one way of showing your love and respect for your growing child. Read more ›
