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Mental Health Conditions and the Family Medical Leave Act
Did you know that The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides job-protected leave to address mental health conditions? Learn more about eligibility and qualifying conditions in this fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Labor. Read more >>
Gifted Children With ADHD, and the Challenges Their Parents Face
With the new school year underway, some parents will have a harder time than others because of a little known, but very real phenomenon: their child is “twice-exceptional.” These children have both the potential for high achievement (“gifted”) and a Read more >>
Pandemic Stress Prematurely Aged Teens’ Brains, Stanford Study Finds
The stress from the pandemic prematurely aged adolescents’ brains, according to a new Stanford University study that adds to the growing list of the lockdown’s troubling impacts on teens. Read more >>
Hospitalizations for Eating Disorders Grew in the Pandemic
Alongside the many impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on pediatric care, researchers have seen a stark increase in young adults seeking treatment for disordered eating behaviors. Read more >>
Digital Tools for Mental Health [downloadable]
While they should not replace professional treatment, mental health apps can offer several benefits. The following tools have been curated by experts from the Catherine T. Harvey Center for Clinical Services at CHC. Read more >>
Sleep in Middle and High School Students
Children and adolescents who do not get enough sleep have a higher risk for many health and behavior problems. Learn how much sleep students need and how many are not getting it. Read more >>
Anxiety Disorders Are Common. Here’s What Everyone Should Know About Them
How common are anxiety disorders and are there some populations more at risk than others? What are some symptoms people may have? How often should anxiety screenings occur – and what do they entail? What treatments are available? Read more >>
Anxiety Can Look Different in Children. Here’s What to Look for and Some Treatments to Consider
What are the signs of anxiety to look for in a child, and how can you best support a child experiencing anxiety? Read more >>
Talking With Kids About Violence
Almost every day it seems that we are exposed to various acts of violence — school shootings, war, terrorism and more. As a result, our kids can end up feeling confused, frightened and unsafe. How can we validate those feelings Read more >>
Technology has changed the way we interact with each other. Social media puts other people just keystrokes away. This helps some feel like they have more social support. But for others, it can increase isolation and depression. Read more >>
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650 Clark Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304
650.326.5530
CHC South Bay:
2280 Kenwood Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
408.831.7512
CHC Ravenswood:
1765 E Bayshore Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
650.702.2487
