If Your Teen Is Socially Withdrawn, Be on the Lookout for More Serious Problems
Being socially withdrawn and experiencing physical discomforts as a preteen is associated with a higher risk of having suicidal thoughts at age 16, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Network Open. Read more >>
Puberty: What’s Behind the Mood Swings?
During puberty your child’s emotions may become stronger and more intense. Their mood might change more frequently, quickly and randomly. Your child may have strong emotions that they’ve never experienced before. It’s common for them to feel confused, scared or Read more >>
Tips for Talking with Teens About Social Media and Thinking Traps
There has been a lot of attention on the negative impacts social media can have for teens and even pre-teens’ mental health. Read more >>
Fostering Teen Mental Health and Well-Being
Adolescence is a time of emerging independence, growth, and vulnerability. Adolescents are also faced with an array of risk factors that can impede their progress and shape their journey. In this community education presentation, CHC’s Pardis Khosravi, Psy.D., talks about Read more >>
How Facing Big Feelings Can Help Build Mental Health
In this podcast from the UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent, host Ron Dahl talks with psychologist and bestselling author Lisa Damour as well as Zach Gottlieb and Makayla Dawkins about how strong emotions during adolescence–good and bad–can be opportunities Read more >>
Helping Teenagers Cope with Grief
Each year thousands of teenagers experience the death of someone they love. When a parent, sibling, friend or relative dies, teens feel the overwhelming loss of someone who helped shape their self-identities. And these feelings about the death become a Read more >>
Parents’ Guide to Talking to Adolescents About Death
For many adults, talking about death is difficult. When we speak to our own teenagers about the death of a peer, family member or teacher, it can be even harder. Read more >>
In our work with teenagers, we’ve learned that teens respond better to adults who choose to be companions on the grief journey rather than direct it. We have also discovered that adult companions need to be aware of their own Read more >>
You may feel unsure of how to support a teen who is grieving. Here are some ideas that may help. Read more >>
Teen Mental Health: Resources for Parents & Caregivers
Adolescence is a time of significant change and growth, marked by unique emotional, social, and psychological challenges. As a parent or caregiver, you can play a vital role in nurturing your teen’s mental wellness. Whether you’re seeking guidance on how Read more >>
