Understanding Transgender People, Gender Identity and Gender Expression [downloadable]
Transgender is an umbrella term for persons whose gender identity, gender expression or behavior does not conform to that typically associated with the sex to which they were assigned at birth. Gender identity refers to a person’s internal sense of Read more >>
Supporting Young Adults in Their Transition to Independence
In recent years, more young adults have been struggling to transition into the traditional markers of adulthood—steady employment, financial independence, and self-sufficiency. This trend, often labeled as a “failure to launch,” has raised concerns among parents, educators, and mental health Read more >>
Why Gen Z Is More Open to Talking About Their Mental Health
Generation Z refers to the generation born roughly between 1997 and 2012. They are the first generation to be completely raised with the Internet and smartphones and have grown up with a very different experience of the world than previous Read more >>
How to Recognize ADHD in Women
Although attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) does not discriminate — people assigned female or male at birth can both have it — diagnosis often does. And while young boys are the group most likely to receive — and be treated Read more >>
Digital Mental Health Tools for Teens and Young Adults [downloadable]
Emotional wellness applications are designed to promote positive moods and are used as coping tools. The follow apps for teens and young adults were hand-picked by by experts from the Catherine T. Harvey Center for Clinical Services at CHC. Read more >>
10 Things I Wish the World Knew About ADHD
ADDitude Magazine asked their readers to share the truths about attention deficit disorder that they most wish the neurotypical world would understand and respect. The following are some of the most poignant responses from adults with ADHD. 1. My ADHD Read more >>
Learning Specialists to the Rescue
High school, college, and early adulthood are filled with challenges. From juggling school, extracurriculars, and friendships to planning for the future, there’s a lot to manage. When school struggles crop up, your first instinct might be to get help from Read more >>
Healthy Relationships – Voices of Compassion Podcast
We live every day in relationship with others. Sometimes those relationships are healthy and have a positive impact on our well-being, and sometimes they do not. In this new episode, we talk with CHC experts, Emily Hsu, PhD, and Danna Read more >>
Feeling SAD? Identifying and Treating Seasonal Affective Disorder
Many people get the “winter blues,” a mild sadness as the days get colder and shorter. But some people experience clinical depression with the seasons. This is called seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. Symptoms of SAD usually start in the Read more >>
When “I’m Fine” Means Something Different
“How are you doing?” It’s a common question; one that we often ask out of habit without really expecting someone to answer in a deep way. If a friend tells you they’re fine, that might be the end of the Read more >>
