Mental Health Suicide Prevention and Response [presentation]
In this special community education presentation at Palo Alto High School, Jennifer Leydecker, MS, LMFT, discusses youth mental health and how we can support student well-being and connection. Suicide is now a leading cause of death among teens and young Read more >>
Youth Suicide Prevention: Conversations, Community, and Care
Teen suicide is one of the most challenging topics we face as a community, yet it’s crucial we address it head-on. Listen to this conversation with Stanford’s Shashank Joshi, MD and CHC’s Jennifer Leydecker, LMFT as we talk about youth Read more >>
Mindful Words: DBT for Communication
Effective communication can be tricky. In today’s episode, we talk with Jennifer Leydecker, LMFT, Clinical Program Manager at CHC and expert on DBT strategies. You will learn how Dialectical Behavior Therapy (or DBT) strategies can transform the way we communicate. Read more >>
In honor of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, we continue our coverage of this complex topic in our Voices of Compassion podcast series with a brand new episode. For youth ages 10-24, suicide is the second leading cause of death in Read more >>
It’s hard to imagine, but essential to talk about. While we shudder to think of our teens injuring themselves intentionally, cutting and other forms of self-harm are on the rise, affecting 1 in 12 youth and increasing 99% during the Read more >>
How to Connect With Your Teen: Communicating with Curiosity and Compassion
Parenting a teen can be challenging, especially in a pandemic. Our teens are struggling right now for many reasons, and parents are grappling with how to support them in a meaningful way. How can you be a sounding board for Read more >>
How Does Dialectical Behavior Therapy Work?
Written by Jennifer Leydecker, LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines behavioral science with mindfulness concepts to help people who have difficulty regulating emotions. DBT has been found effective for a range of mental health conditions Read more >>
