Navigating Stress: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Kids Through Mental Health Challenges
Growing up is a complex journey for everyone, and for LGBTQIA+ kids and teens, the path can be especially tricky. From navigating identity to facing social stigma, LGBTQIA+ youth often encounter unique challenges and stressors that can impact their mental health. Read more >>
Living with a chronic illness isn’t just about medical care—it’s about daily management, not a cure. In this episode we talk with CHC experts Tracy Cavaligos, PhD, licensed psychologist and Caroline Gillenson, MS, Clinical Psychology Doctoral intern as we explore Read more >>
In this new podcast episode we explore the meaning of validation and why it’s one of the most effective communication strategies for parents and caregivers. Although the term validation is often used, many people aren’t entirely sure what it really Read more >>
Join our guest host, Natalie Tamburello, Community Engagement Manager at CHC, in a conversation with CHC expert, Dr. Tracy Cavaligos, licensed psychologist, as they discuss navigating terminology and supporting children around exploring gender identity. In this episode you’ll learn about Read more >>
Adolescence is an important time of self-discovery during which teens often grapple with questions about identity and purpose. They want to understand who they are and their place in the world and this can bring about profound existential reflection. In Read more >>
A 2022 Pew Research Center study revealed that nearly 80% of 13-17 year-olds check at least one social media feed at least hourly, and over a third said they did so “almost constantly.” How can we develop healthy social media 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 >>
