Depression can be a common mental health risk for kids and teens. Learn how to support them as an adult with advice from a CHOC expert.
How music can benefit your child’s mental health
A CHOC music therapist explains the benefits of music for mental health, and how families can practice music at home for stress relief.
At-home tips for building social skills in kids
A CHOC mental health expert offers tips to help children build social skills, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Teaching kids about kindness
A CHOC mental health expert advises parents on how to teach their children to be kind and why its important for kids and teens to learn.
Suicide prevention conversation starters for parents and teens
A CHOC expert helps parents start conversations with kids and teens that may be having thoughts of suicide and self-harm.
Let’s talk about it: Childhood mental illness
A CHOC expert helps parents navigate different scenarios of discussing childhood mental illness and how to offer destigmatizing responses.
How caregivers can promote school success for children with ADHD
Children and teens with ADHD may have challenges when learning in the school environment. A CHOC expert offers tips to parents.
Post-holiday blues: Depression and returning from winter break
For kids, returning back to school after the fun of the holidays can make them feel depressed or sad. A CHOC expert offers ways to help.
How to access therapy and mental health support for kids and teens
CHOC experts answer frequently asked questions about accessing mental health resources like therapy and counseling for kids and teens.