Raising Awareness of Invisible Disabilities
For her Girl Scout Gold Award project, local teen Lavanya Kannan chose to tackle an issue that she has personal experience with, invisible disabilities. Read more >>
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Raising Awareness of Invisible Disabilities
For her Girl Scout Gold Award project, local teen Lavanya Kannan chose to tackle an issue that she has personal experience with, invisible disabilities. Read more >>
Depression: Conversation Starters
Depression can be hard to talk about. But if a friend or loved one is depressed, having a conversation about getting help can make a big difference. Use these tips to start talking. Read more >>
Teen Depression: The Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Teen depression is a serious medical illness. It’s more than just a feeling of being sad or “blue” for a few days. It is an intense feeling of sadness, hopelessness, and anger or frustration that lasts much longer. These feelings Read more >>
Eating Disorders Resource Center [web resource]
While eating disorders can affect people of all ages, teens and young adults are often most susceptible. In addition to biological and psychological risk factors, middle and high school students are highly influenced by peer pressure, the thin ideal set Read more >>
Getting the Right Start: Student Guide to Mental Health [downloadable]
Did you know that 1 in 5 youth and young adults lives with a mental health condition? The Student Guide to Mental Health Fact Sheet lists the common warning signs that something is amiss and explains the steps to take Read more >>
Seize the Awkward — How to Talk with a Friend Who’s Struggling [downloadable]
Talking to your friend about mental health can be scary – but reaching out when you’re feeling down or when you see a friend struggling can make a huge difference. Read more >>
How To Do Well (And Be Happy!) In College
You’ve signed up for classes, you’ve learned your way around campus — and now, you’ve got to make sure you survive all the way to graduation. Read more >>
Five Tips to Help Teens Cope with Stress [downloadable]
High school teens spend most of their time attending classes, participating in extracurricular activities and doing homework. There is constant pressure to do everything and do it well to prepare for a successful career or higher education after high school. Read more >>
Fight Flight Freeze – Anxiety Explained for Teens
F3 or the Fight-Flight-Freeze response is the body’s automatic, built-in system designed to protect us from threat or danger. This video teaches teens how anxiety can trigger this normal biological response. Read more >>
Anxiety Canada [web resource] [downloadable]
Anxiety Canada provides information to help understand anxiety in children, teens, and adults and practical tips, resources, and self-help tools to help manage anxiety. Read more >>
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CHC South Bay:
2280 Kenwood Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
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1765 E Bayshore Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
650.702.2487