Burnout, Belonging, and Being Heard: Voices from Teens – Voices of Compassion Podcast
In this candid conversation, two high schoolers from CHC’s Teen Collaborative talk with guest host Natalie Tamburello (CHC Community Engagement Manager), about what it’s really like to navigate mental health in our culture today.
They speak openly about burnout, therapy, family… Read more >>
Surviving (and Enjoying) Winter: A Student Shares Stress-Relief Tips
Wintertime can be difficult for mental health, particularly for those living in cold climates with less sun. My name is Brynne, and I’m a member of CHC’s Teen Collaborative and a guest contributor to CHC’s blog. In association with Challenge 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 >>
Under Pressure: Helping Your Child or Teen Cope with School-Related Stress
Too much stress can take a toll on your child’s or teen’s mental and physical health. Read more >>
Help Your Teen Cope with Stress
Teenagers face a variety of stresses. Whatever the cause, starting down the road to adulthood has its own special challenges. Read more >>
The teenage years are ripe with new experiences, opportunities and challenges. Also during this time, teenagers’ brains are changing, and they want more independence and autonomy. During this time, there are also many stressors. Read more >>
Teen Depression: More Than Just Moodiness [downloadable]
Being a teenager can be tough, but it shouldn’t feel hopeless. If you have been feeling sad most of the time for a few weeks or longer and you’re not able to concentrate or do the things you used to Read more >>
Keep Your Teen Moving to Reduce Risk of Depression
Science shows moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise is good for us — it improves sleep; lowers blood pressure; protects against heart disease, diabetes and cancer; reduces stress; boosts mood; and fights anxiety and depression. It’s especially important in adolescence, where Read more >>
Teen Depression: The Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Teen depression is a serious medical illness. It’s more than just a feeling of being sad or “blue” for a few days. It is an intense feeling of sadness, hopelessness, and anger or frustration that lasts much longer. These feelings Read more >>
How Can Schools Help Kids with Anxiety?
Teachers and parents all over the country are noticing an increase in mental health issues, including anxiety, among students. Parents and educators are scrambling to understand why kids seem to be more anxious and how to help them. Read more >>
