Many high school seniors are now focusing on what they will do once they graduate – or how they don’t at all know what is to come. Families trying to guide and support these students at the juncture of a Read more >>
Many high school seniors are now focusing on what they will do once they graduate – or how they don’t at all know what is to come. Families trying to guide and support these students at the juncture of a Read more >>
The ADHD Iceberg [downloadable]
The ADHD Iceberg helps us look beyond the surface to better understand the emotional, social, and sensory struggles that aren’t always visible. The ADHD Iceberg graphic below illustrates how much of a person’s ADHD experience lies beneath the surface. Among Read more >>
It is important to identify and respond to difficult emotions for our own personal growth, relationships, and overall health and well-being. Learn to identify and cope with some of the most common but difficult emotions and get resources for support. Read more >>
It’s natural to feel worried every now and again, but our anxious thoughts can sometimes be unhelpful. It can be beneficial to step back, examine the evidence for your thoughts and explore other ways of looking at the situation. The Read more >>
ADHD Diagnoses Are Growing. What’s Going On?
In some parts of the world, record numbers of people are being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In the United States, for example, government researchers last year reported that more than 11% of children had received an ADHD Read more >>
An Open Letter to Teens and Young Adults on Mental Health & Suicide
We won’t sugarcoat things. Starting school and moving through this stage of life can bring changes, emotions, and situations that sometimes feel challenging. You’re dealing with: You’re also figuring out you: who you are, where you fit, who you Read more >>
Youth Suicide Prevention: Conversations, Community, and Care – Voices of Compassion Podcast
Teen suicide is one of the most challenging topics we face as a community, yet it’s crucial we address it head-on. Listen to this conversation with Stanford’s Shashank Joshi, MD and CHC’s Jennifer Leydecker, LMFT as we talk about youth Read more >>
Finding Connection for Parents – Voices of Compassion Podcast
Parenting a child with unique needs can feel isolating. In this episode, we talk with our own CHC Parent Support Group facilitators and psychologists, Olivia McDonald, PsyD, Emily Cree, PsyD, and Emily Hsu, PhD, about how parent support groups create Read more >>
Youth Under Pressure – Voices of Compassion Podcast
Today’s teens face unprecedented pressure to excel academically, socially, and in extracurricular activities, contributing to rising rates of stress and mental health challenges among young people. This pressure stems from competitive college admissions, social media comparison culture, peers and unrealistic Read more >>
Research Report: Unraveling the Stigma [downloadable]
The stigma attached to mental health issues is widely viewed as a major barrier for those in need of help, but its relevance to teens and young adults has not been studied in depth. The Jed Foundation’s research shows that Read more >>