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Teenage girl sharing problems with her mother Posted By: CHKD
Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Difficult Conversations: Talking About Suicide

Having conversations about mental health and suicide can improve communication, decrease the stigma surrounding mental health challenges, and encourage children to ask for help when they need it. Check out our general guide to help get the conversation started. Read full post>>


Unhappy teenage girl Posted By: CHKD
Friday, September 1, 2023

Prevent Suicide With These 5 Steps

Suicide is preventable, and each of us has the power to help. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and Take 5 to Save Lives empowers each of us to help prevent suicide by taking five simple steps. Read full post>>


Fabian-Menal Wellness-Small Posted By: Sam Fabian
Monday, May 8, 2023

10 Tips to Building Mental Wellness in Kids and Teens

Each year, the need for mental health services among children continues to grow. Help build mental wellness and resiliency in children and teens with these tips. Read full post>>


Portrait of happy family embracing each other and smiling at camera Posted By: CHKD
Monday, May 2, 2022

10 Ways to Support Kids’ Mental Health

Parents play an important role in helping their kids build positive mental health and resiliency. Use these tips to build resilient children and teens. Read full post>>


Black Teen Boy Looking off into the distance sitting in the bleachers Posted By: Andrea Arcona, PhD
Thursday, October 22, 2020

A Pandemic Playbook: Mental Wellness for Student Athletes

The COVID-19 pandemic robbed many young athletes of their spring and summer seasons. Helping them maintain their mental wellness is critical. Read full post>>


Doctor In Consultation With Depressed Female Patient Posted By: Anne Russell, LCSW
Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Mental Wellness During 2020: How to Access Help

Trying to maintain our mental health and wellness in the current times is more difficult than ever, and you are not alone. These resources can help. Read full post>>