…or constant questioning and seeking reassurance. For teens, heightened irritability is common. These are all signs that ongoing stress is affecting their well-being. “I’ve noticed this a lot more with…
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Mental Health Treatments and Services
…health conditions that are mild to moderate in symptom severity. Outpatient therapy can be provided weekly, bi-weekly or monthly depending on the child/teen’s need. Group therapy Here, the child or…
How to practice mindfulness and self-care: Tips from CHOC resident dog Odessa
Prioritizing personal hygiene and self-care can be difficult for kids and teens experiencing mental health challenges. Whether their minds are occupied by feelings of sadness, anxiety or overwhelm — or…
Safety and Injury Prevention
…to find – and prepare – a babysitter Best skin care routines for preteens Keeping kids and teens safe this holiday season How to celebrate Halloween safely with your kids…
Marijuana Edible Use Increasing Among Youth
A recent survey by the National Institute on Drug Abuse showed teens now see fewer risks in smoking marijuana. Marijuana use continues to exceed the use of cigarettes. Further, marijuana…
Time to Re-Think the “All-Nighter”
Healthy sleeping habits for teens One of the most important investments you can make in your teen’s academic success won’t cost a dime. A good night’s sleep is essential to…
Healthy Eating Tips for the School Year
It’s time to head back to school, and with that comes a fresh opportunity to establish new habits with children and teens. As your family falls into a routine around…
Cold and Flu
…caused by different viruses and may make kids and teens feel sick for days or weeks at a time. Unfortunately, these illnesses may also spread to other family members, classmates…
Rising Rates of Children’s Hospital Visits for Suicide Thoughts, Attempts
…ASPIRE® Intensive Outpatient Program at CHOC This intervention (four afternoons/evenings per week for eight weeks) is intended to prevent psychiatric hospitalization and re-admission in high school teens ages 13-18. CHOC…
