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As Children’s ADHD Diagnoses Rise, Parents Discover They Have It, Too

When her son Jake was diagnosed with ADHD at age 11, it didn’t occur to Cary Colleran that she may have the condition as well. It didn’t occur to her that the appointments she forgot, the permission slips left on… Read more >>

Help Your Teen Transition From High School to College

If you are the parent of a graduating senior who plans to attend college, you might feel you have done all you can to prepare them. Or, you might wonder whether your teen is ready for the challenges of college… Read more >>

988 Phone Number Dedicated to Crisis Mental Health and Substance Use Services [downloadable]

The County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services Department (BHSD) has transitioned to the new national three-digit suicide prevention lifeline number, 988. The new number is a quicker and more direct way to get support in times of need. Callers… Read more >>

How to College: 4 Essential Reads for Incoming First-Year Students and Their Parents on Mental Health, Libraries and More

By the time they get through high school, most students are pretty used to transitioning from summer to school time. But starting college brings a whole new set of challenges. First-year college students have to handle additional responsibilities like how… Read more >>

What Educators Should Know About Mental Health

Educators are often the first to notice mental health problems. Here are some ways you can help students and their families. Read more >>

Talk About Mental Health: For Young People Looking for Help

Mental health problems don’t only affect adults. Children, teens and young adults can have mental health problems, too. In fact, three out of four people with mental health problems showed signs before they were 24 years old. Read more >>

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