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If Your Teen Is Socially Withdrawn, Be on the Lookout for More Serious Problems
Being socially withdrawn and experiencing physical discomforts as a preteen is associated with a higher risk of having suicidal thoughts at age 16, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Network Open. Read more >>
It’s a well-established fact that children’s and teens’ mental health took a hit during the pandemic. But new research suggests that teen girls in particular are suffering in unprecedented ways. Read more >>
Giving Thanks Can Make You Happier
Each holiday season comes with high expectations for a cozy and festive time of year. However, for many this time of year is tinged with sadness, anxiety, or depression. Certainly, major depression or a severe anxiety disorder benefits most from Read more >>
What New Study Findings Tell Us About Serotonin, Depression and SSRIs: A Chief Psychiatrist’s Take
by Vidya Krishnan, MD, Chief Psychiatrist and Medical Director, Catherine T. Harvey Center for Clinical Services, CHC Approximately 280 million people around the globe have depression, according to a report from the World Health Organization. The personal, familial, and societal Read more >>
Cyberbullying Linked With Suicidal Thoughts and Attempts in Young Adolescents
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for adolescents and young adults in the United States. In-person bullying is known to raise the risk of thoughts of suicide and attempts for both victims and perpetrators. Read more >>
Rising Parental Expectations Linked to Perfectionism in College Students
Rising parental expectations and criticism are linked to an increase in perfectionism among college students, which can have damaging mental health consequences, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association. Read more >>
Anxiety, Stress Remain Top Concerns for California Students, Survey Finds
Schools might be reopened, but the mental health impact of the pandemic has lingered for thousands of California students. More than half of those surveyed during the pandemic said they lack motivation, often feel depressed and have not received counseling Read more >>
How to Cope with SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder
When Dr. Norman Rosenthal moved to the U.S. from South Africa, he felt less energetic during the harsh winters. He noticed that other people felt the same way. He studied the problem, published the first research on the syndrome and Read more >>
How to Calm a Stressed Kid? A One-Minute Video Can Help, According to Stanford Researchers
A Stanford study shows that taking a few slow, deep breaths significantly reduces children’s physiological arousal in everyday settings. Read more >>
Are the Kids Alright? Teens Speak Out About the Emotional Toll of a Year in Isolation
Nine months into the global pandemic, Riley Capuano told a grid of faces on a Zoom screen why she and her peers needed schools to reopen. “I’ve never seen this many students struggling with mental health,” the Los Altos High 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
