Social Emotional Learning: Greater Good Science Center [web resource]
The Greater Good Science Center (GGSC) is part of University of California at Berkeley’s Institute of Human Development, which has been an organized research unit of UC Berkeley since 1927. GGSC studies the psychology, sociology, and neuroscience of well-being, and Read more >>
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention [web resource]
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a national-scope not-for-profit organization dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education and advocacy. AFSP raises awareness and provides resources and aid to those affected by suicide by focusing on five key Read more >>
Ninety-Nine Tips for Talking with Your Teenager [downloadable]
Adolescent Counseling Services teamed up with the Peninsula’s top mental health professionals to share their expertise on communication with teens. Ninety-Nine Tips for Talking With Your Teenager is a free guidebook that offers practical, concrete tips written by local therapists Read more >>
National Alliance on Mental Illness Santa Clara County: Services and Support [web resource]
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic Read more >>
What does it feel like to have a child with mental illness? “When our daughter was diagnosed with OCD and clinical depression at age 12, we discussed treatment options with the psychiatrist. At first, we were wary of medication, as Read more >>
Screening for Depression in Children and Adolescents: Consumer Guide [downloadable]
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is severe form of depression that lasts longer than two weeks and interferes with a person’s ability to function at home, at school, and interact with friends and family. In February 2016, the U.S. Preventive Services Read more >>
What Can Parents Do to Decrease the Risk of Suicide in Their Children?
There is no single cause of suicide — the act can arise from any combination of multiple factors — biological, environmental, psychological and situational. As a community, we agree that whatever can be done to mitigate these factors must be Read more >>
Internet Safety and Online Privacy Concerns
Common Sense Media is a non-profit organization that helps families make smart media choices. Free resources include a library of independent age-based and educational ratings and reviews for movies, games, apps, TV shows, websites, books, and music. Common Sense Media Read more >>
Depression and Suicide: What Are the Warning Signs? [presentation]
For youth between 10-24 years old, suicide is the third leading cause of death. In this presentation, Dr. Glen Elliott covers the definitions of depression and suicidality, provides an overview of troubled behavior, and discusses some treatment options and resources. Read more >>
How Parents Can Help with 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 >>
