Dr. Sheila Modir

people's hands stacked on top of each other

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Community as medicine: How to build and benefit from community for your child and yourself

Long Live Childhood CHOC podcast - Media's portrayal of mental health

PODCAST

Media’s portrayal of mental health

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Taking care of you: 5 coping strategies for parents and caregivers

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5 coping skills to help stressed-out teens

Trauma and adverse childhood experiences in kids and teens

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Trauma and adverse childhood experiences in kids and teens

Child leans back and breathes while sitting next to a tree in the forest

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6 creative and fun coping skills for school-aged children

Una niña mira a la cámara: comprender el estigma cultural de la salud mental

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Entendiendo el rol del estigma cultural a la hora de buscar servicios de salud mental

Tips for teens and parents when there is upsetting news on social media

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How to protect your mental health in the digital age

CHOC experts debunk six mental health myths - Girl with Down syndrome looks at camera thoughtfully

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6 mental health myths busted by CHOC experts

Child closes eyes with hands over heart, looking content - practicing mindfulness with kids

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How to cultivate moments of mindfulness with your kids

Two kids smiling and looking at a book together

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At-home tips for building social skills in kids

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Teaching kids about kindness

dad comforting distraught teenager with hands on her face

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How to talk to children about war

Dad and son talking to each other while sitting in the grass

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Talking to children about race and racism: An age-by-age guide

distressed little boy curled up on floor covering ears

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Understanding adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), risks and protective factors

holiday food table with hands of family filling their plate

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Holiday-time support for kids with eating disorders

boy wearing backpack and mask going to school

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Managing a child’s anxiety about returning to school in the pandemic

mother and daughter talking at home

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Helping children adjust to life after COVID-19 stay at home orders

Parent and child look at computer screen together

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Understanding the role of cultural stigma on seeking mental health services

Mother comforting upset daughter sitting on the couch

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How to talk to kids about racism

Toddler coloring with crayons outdoors

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How living through a pandemic can affect children’s mental health

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How to teach kids resilience throughout COVID-19