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Understanding Disordered Eating in Youth
In this Voices of Compassion podcast, we talk about eating disorders with Michael Manzano, MS, Doctoral Intern in Clinical Psychology at Children’s Health Council (CHC) and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford. Join us as we navigate this sensitive yet Read more >>
Dialectical Behavior Therapy: What Is It and Who Can It Help?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, focuses on teaching people skills to manage intense emotions, cope with challenging situations, and improve their relationships. It encourages people to learn and use mindfulness training in practical ways. During individual and group sessions, therapists Read more >>
Empowering Families: The Transformative Impact of SPACE Training for Children with Anxiety and OCD
by Amy DiLaura, CHC Marketing Manager Parents of children with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) know that the path to improvement isn’t always a straight line. These issues can be challenging to manage, and often require a comprehensive approach involving Read more >>
In this Voices of Compassion episode, we discuss the sensitive but critical topic of teen suicide. In our conversation with CHC Doctoral Psychology Intern, Emily Raymond, we discuss key risk factors that parents, educators, and peers should be aware of, Read more >>
How to Deal with Post-Graduation Depression
“Post-graduation depression” describes depressive symptoms that occur after a person finishes college or university. Although it is not a medically recognized term, it is an experience many young adults may relate to. Read more >>
How to Talk to Kids About a Cancer Diagnosis in the Family
What does an appropriate and reassuring conversation with children about a cancer diagnosis look like? Elizabeth Farrell, a clinical social worker with the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, says that a lot of caregivers’ first instinct may be to choose not to Read more >>
Toxic Stress: How Much Stress Is Too Much?
COVID-19 taught most people that the line between tolerable and toxic stress – defined as persistent demands that lead to disease – varies widely. But some people will age faster and die younger from toxic stressors than others. So how Read more >>
The Impact of Puberty on Mental Health
Puberty can be a challenging time, but with guidance, parents can help their children navigate it with resilience and strength. Drawing on insights and the expertise of CHC Doctoral Psychology intern, Emma Lecarie, this Voices of Compassion podcast episode provides Read more >>
A safety plan is a set of steps you can take when you feel suicidal. It includes your warning signs, coping strategies, and people to ask for support. You can write your own safety plan or use a free phone Read more >>
If Your Teen Is Socially Withdrawn, Be on the Lookout for More Serious Problems
Being socially withdrawn and experiencing physical discomforts as a preteen is associated with a higher risk of having suicidal thoughts at age 16, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Network Open. 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
