Starting the Conversation: College and Your Mental Health [downloadable]
To help put a thoughtful plan into place should a mental health condition arise, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and The Jed Foundation have created a guide to help start the conversation. It offers both parents and students Read more >>
A Parent’s Guide to Mental Health for College Students
While the college years have always been a time when mental health problems can emerge, the problems have escalated according to data from the American College Health Association (ACHA) survey. What actions can parents take in the face of rising Read more >>
Managing a Mental Health Condition in College
College means new freedoms and new opportunities. Making the transition to college isn’t easy for anyone. Classes will be more difficult than high school and you have to plan ahead and motivate yourself to study. Plus you may have the Read more >>
If you’re feeling anxious and overwhelmed, you’re not alone. People deal with stress in many different ways, some healthy and some unhealthy. Try these self-care tips to cope. Read more >>
How to Have Difficult Conversations When You Don’t Like Conflict
For most people, conflict is a source of stress, and especially so if you are someone who avoids confrontations. Avoiding or delaying a difficult conversation can hurt your relationships and create other negative outcomes. It may not feel natural at Read more >>
ADHD and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is extreme emotional sensitivity and pain triggered by the perception that a person has been rejected or criticized by important people in their life. It may also be triggered by a sense of falling short—failing to Read more >>
Bipolar Disorder in Teens and Young Adults: Know the Signs [downloadable]
Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, marked by episodes of mania and depression. Bipolar disorder is not the same as the typical ups and downs every kid goes through. The mood swings are more Read more >>
These Mental Health Apps Are Geared Toward People Of Color
The Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) community has long dealt with systemic issues and stigmas that make accessing mental health resources difficult. In a current climate rife with increased racial trauma, creators of digital apps that support the emotional Read more >>
What is DBT? Infographic [downloadable]
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a specific type of cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy that was developed by psychologist Marsha M. Linehan. CHC has created an easy-to-read infographic to explain what DBT is and how it works. Read more >>
A Parent’s Guide to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) [presentation]
DBT is a modified form of cognitive behavioral therapy that utilizes both acceptance and change strategies. This type of therapy is particularly effective in addressing symptoms of emotional dysregulation and related behaviors. Learn more about DBT and DBT strategies that Read more >>
