Call CHC:

Children's Health Council

Call CHC:
Request Appointment
Donate Now

Explore Our Library

Suggested Keywords: anxietyADHDcoping strategies

Topics Covered
Intended For
Age Group
Resource Type
Content Source

How to Teach Teens About Love, Consent and Emotional Intelligence

Navigating love and relationships can be difficult at any age, but especially so in the angsty teenage years. Budding romances can be fun and exhilarating but also confusing and uncomfortable. In these moments of confusion, teens often turn to friends… Read more >>

The Ups and Downs of Social Media

A study finds that teenagers report feeling all kinds of positive and negative emotions when describing the same social media experiences — posting selfies, Snapchatting, browsing videos — but the majority rate their overall experiences as positive. Read more >>

Helicopter Parenting May Negatively Affect Children’s Emotional Well-Being, Behavior

It’s natural for parents to do whatever they can to keep their children safe and healthy, but children need space to learn and grow on their own, without Mom or Dad hovering over them, according to new research published by… Read more >>

The Anti-Depressant Book, A Practical Guide for Teens and Young Adults to Overcome Depression and Stay Healthy

Imagine you are 15 and texting someone you like. Twenty minutes go by without a response. What thoughts come into your mind? This is a hypothetical scenario in Jacob Towery’s The Anti-Depressant Book, A Practical Guide for Teens and Young Adults… Read more >>

SanaMente: California’s Mental Health Website and Resources for Latinos [web resource]

Latinos are one of the groups least likely to seek help for mental illness due to reasons which include language fluency, cultural barriers and access to health coverage. SanaMente is California’s Mental Health Movement website for the Latino community. Read more >>

What to Do if You’re Worried About Suicide – A Parent’s Guide

What do you do when you’re worried that a child might be feeling suicidal? Nadine Kaslow, PhD, psychologist and former President of the American Psychological Association, provides guidance to parents on the best ways to support a child who is… Read more >>

Holiday Staffing and Help Resources

Click here for more information.

Holiday Staffing and Help Resources