Depression Archives

Do We Need an Antidote to Perfectionism?

According to a spate of recent reports, perfectionism is on the rise, especially among young people. This is a very bad thing – perfectionism is linked to anxiety, depression and many other problems – but the silver lining is that Read more >>

Suicide Prevention: Self-Care Tips

A common misconception about suicide is that suicidal thoughts are uncommon and suicidal attempts signal that a person cannot be helped. This simply is not true. Read more >>

Just a Thought: Teens’ Reflections on Anxiety and Depression

In this panel discussion moderated by CHC’s Senior Engagement Manager for Community Connections, Christine Wang, teens share their thoughts and perspectives about anxiety and mental health. The discussion is followed by a Q & A session with the teen panelists. Read more >>

Stop Running (and other holiday tips for you and your teen)

written by Jenna Borrelli, LCSW, CHC We are a society obsessed with running, and by running I don’t mean the physical activity of running, I mean running from one thing to the next, filling up our lives with countless activities, Read more >>

Generation Z Reported the Most Mental Health Problems

Many members of Generation Z — young people between 15 and 21 — have taken more active roles in political activism this year, and a new survey indicates that the state of the nation is to blame for this generation’s Read more >>

Suicide Prevention Posters [downloadable]

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has created posters that employ a little gentle humor to convey important messages about the resources available to help young people who may be feeling anxious, sad, overwhelmed, or depressed. Read more >>

Gender Nonconforming Teens Face Higher Risk of Mental Distress

Compared to teens whose gender expression matches societal expectations, gender nonconforming adolescents may be more likely to experience mental health problems, a U.S. study suggests. Read more >>

Anxiety in Children: What to Look for and How to Support Your Child [presentation]

In this presentation, Jennifer Hector, LMFT discusses the forms and common symptoms of anxiety in children and how you can support a child who is experiencing anxiety. Read more >>

Elementary Students with Depression Are More at Risk for Skill Deficits

Early elementary students with symptoms of depression are much more likely to be at risk for academic deficits, according to new research. Read more >>

For Teens: Creating Your Personal Stress-Management Plan [downloadable]

Resilience is the quality that allows you to “bounce back,” adapt, and persevere when you are faced with problems or challenges. Becoming more emotionally resilient will help you manage hard times and stress. The following 10-point plan was developed to Read more >>

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