I Just Learned My Child Has ADHD — Now What? PART 2
In today’s Part 2 episode, we continue the conversation with CHC’s Catherine T. Harvey Center for Clinical Services expert, Dr. Glen Elliot. If you are a parent of a child with ADHD, you’ll be glad to hear that “there truly Read more >>
When Young Children Are Anxious: Part 2
In today’s Part 2 podcast episode, we continue the conversation with CHC’s Catherine T. Harvey Center for Clinical Services experts, Dr. Glen Elliott and Dr. Natalie Pon, on the topic of young children and anxiety. Anxiety in young children is Read more >>
Recipe for Resilience – Especially for Mental Health Professionals
We’ve all heard the self-care metaphor for parents: “put your own oxygen mask on first.” But this is just as critical for mental health providers: your own well-being is essential to providing positive outcomes for your students and clients. Listen Read more >>
DBT-Informed Treatment and Comprehensive DBT: A Comparison
Written by Pardis Khosravi, PsyD, Clinical Director and Licensed Psychologist, CHC Clinical Services and Patrice Crisostomo, PhD, Clinical Program Manager and Licensed Psychologist, CHC Clinical Services Suicide rates among ages 10-24, while stable from 2000 to 2007, jumped nearly 60 Read more >>
How to Talk with Teens About Mental Health
Between 2009 and 2019, the percentage of teens who reported having “persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness” rose from 26 percent to 37 percent and, in 2021, to 44 percent. Further, research shows that 1 in 5 youth in distress Read more >>
Parenting: Developing Self-Awareness
We often talk about building self-awareness in our kids, but what about in ourselves, as parents and caregivers? The better we understand our own complexities, the more wholeheartedly we can show up for our children. In fact, research shows that Read more >>
Can My School Aged Child Really Be Depressed?
Children often experience a rollercoaster of emotions, even on a good day. But prolonged symptoms of sadness, irritability, short-temper, change in eating or sleeping habits or lost concentration or interest could be signs of depression. How do you know what’s Read more >>
Launching: Transition Age Youth
Growing up is a process of moving toward independence, becoming your own person and meeting your own needs. “Launching” refers to the parental role in their child’s transition into adulthood. This process looks different for everyone — a bumpier or Read more >>
CHC Recommends — Books About ADHD
Glen R. Elliott, PhD, MD gives regular presentations throughout the Bay Area on topics related to medication use for behavioral and psychiatric problems in children and adolescents. Dr. Elliott recommends the following books for those who are seeking information and Read more >>
I Just Learned My Child Has Autism — Now What?
The CDC and National Health Statistics Reports estimate that there is a 1-2% chance of a child being diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and the rates for boys are higher than that for girls. So, if your child Read more >>
