Mental Health Update newsletter is intended to share news and information about the need for pediatric mental health services in Orange County and CHOC’s role in meeting those needs.
2022
- October 2022
Tips to help kids deal with bullying. Plus, Talk about bullying | CHOC’s guide to bullying | Calm kids nerves about Halloween | Easing Halloween fear and anxiety as a parent - September 2022
How to spot signs of anxiety in children. Plus, Warning signs of depression and suicidal thoughts | Protecting kids from overdose | Helping kids struggling with Halloween and anxiety - August 2022
Combating “school refusal” behavior. Plus, creating positive school routines | Strategies for calming down | Joy’s mental health journey | Mental health in American youth - July 2022
Tips for supporting your child’s mental health during their transition back to school. Plus, Joy’s mental health story | How meditation can change the brain | CHOC guided meditation videos | For teens: managing mental health - June 2022
Learn mental health risk factors of LGBTQ+ children. Plus, How lockdown drills affect kids | Overcoming mental health stigma | Stress coping techniques | Building mental health hygiene - May 2022
Learn about high functioning depression and anxiety | Understanding cultural stigmas on mental health | Mental health resource guides Plus, Benefits of early mental health screenings | Anxiety from negative thoughts | Physical symptoms of anxiety - April 2022
Why youth resort to substance and drug use and how parents can help. Plus, Help Kids to Process Feelings | Outdoor Activities for Mental Health | Identify Stress in Kids | Virtual Mental Health Events - March 2022
Tips for Talking to Children About War. Plus, How Storytelling Supports Mental Health | Storytelling Activities | Hugs Can Support Wellness | Helping Kids Reframe Anxiety - February 2022
Tips for Managing Anxiety About Omicron. Plus, Warning Signs of an Eating Disorder | How to Help Someone With an Eating Disorder | CHOC’s Anxiety Relief Video Series - January 2022
Tips for a Happy, Healthy New Year. Plus, Social Emotional Learning | Helping Kids Feel Connected at School | What Parents Should Know About ADHD | Mental Health Education
2021
- December 2021
Surgeon General Emergency Advisory on Youth Mental Health. Plus, Identify Anxiety & Depression in Kids | When to Seek Professional Help | Holiday Guide for Eating Disorders | 2022 Resolutions - November 2021
Avoiding Holiday Stress: Tips for Children and Caretakers. Plus, A Guide for Practicing Gratitude | Mental Health Added to CDC High-Risk COVID List | CHOC’s Mental Health Education Program - October 2021
New Report Shows Facebook is Aware of Instagram’s Harmful Effect on Teenage Girls. Plus, National Eating Disorder Association Resources | Social Media & Friendships | CHOC’s Virtual Mental Health Education Program - September 2021
California Recognizes Mental Health Absences from School. Plus, Phrases to Calm Anxiety | Podcasts to Help Prioritize Mental Health | FREE Virtual Mental Health Education Sessions by CHOC - August 2021
Managing Anxiety Around Back-To-School. Plus, Helpful Books for Kids | Parent Guides for Transition Success | Anxiety Relief Video Series | Dealing with Learning Loss - July 2021
Waiting for Mental Health Treatment: A 17-Day Saga. Plus, School WellSpace Centers Program | Helping Children Deal with Grief | Becoming More ACEs Aware | Check-In Challenge Success - June 2021
LGBTQ+ Youth and Suicide: Who is at Risk and Why. Plus, Identifying Youth at Risk of Suicide | Risk Factors for Elevated Anxiety in Young Adults | 6 Major Types of Anxiety Disorders - May 2021
Mental Health Awareness Month: CHOC Check-In Challenge. Plus, How Loss Led a Psychologist to Suicide Prevention | Ending Mental Health Stigma | Helping Children Cope with Mass Violence - April 2021
CHOC Mental Health Awareness Month Art & Word Contest. Plus, College students experiencing increased depression and anxiety | How to talk to teens struggling with mental health | Who is Gen C? - March 2021
Five ways to manage kids’ anxiety about school. Plus, Impact of COVID-19 on LGBTQ youth | The pandemic may increase kids’ suicide risk | Balancing Adverse Childhood Experiences with Hope - February 2021
Nearly half of California youth report mental health struggles. Plus, 9 ways to help a child who has suicidal thoughts | Mental health podcast with Dr. Heather Huszti | Youth dying by intentional overdose - January 2021
Understanding the grief of 2020. Plus, Positive media distractions | Teen’s body image impact on their mental health | Do masks hide emotions
2020
- December 2020
6 ways to help children with COVID-19 burnout. Plus, Mental health tips during the pandemic | Comic to help address COVID-19 worries | Guided imagery to relax - November 2020
4 ways to help kids cope with social isolation. Plus, 7 tips for managing children’s anxiety | Pandemic’s impact on young adults’ mental health | Suicide prevention resource for parents - October 2020
Orange County to create suicide prevention office. Plus, CHOC partners with Mater Dei to enhance wellness on campus | Stress-busting tips for kids | Mental health toolkit for children - September 2020
Six ways COVID-19 may be impacting your child’s mental health. Plus, Tips to help return to virtual school | Pet loss triggers mental health issues | Supporting children’s emotional safety - August 2020
Steps to Reduce Depression. Plus, LGBTQ Youth Suicide | Mental Health Toolkit | 6 Ways to End Mental Health Stigma | The Pandemic’s Impact on Mental Health - July 2020
5 Tips for Reducing Children’s Fears About Doctors’ Visits During COVID-19. Plus, Teens’ poor sleep linked to mental health problems | Reading list promoting character development | Mental Health Community Resources - June 2020
How to talk to kids about racism. Plus, Long-term mental health effects of social distancing | Guided imagery for kids | 6 tips for coping with uncertain times - May 2020
How to use a penny to teach mindfulness to kids. Plus, Tips to help teens comply with stay-at-home orders | 7 ways to talk about disappointment | Teaching family values in times of crises - April 2020
How parents can deal with COVID-19 stress. Plus, Ways to reduce COVID-19 anxiety in kids | Teach kids to be resilient | Free mental health resources - March 2020
Tips to help kids cope with anxiety about coronavirus. Plus, How family dynamics impact suicidal thoughts | An important skill parents should instill in kids | Ocean Institute experience at CHOC - February 2020
CHOC’s chief psychologist invited to state of the union. Plus, 5 ways to help kids cope with grief | High school athletes at increased risk for suicide | Most popular sport highlights mental health - January 2020
Could you recognize depression in your child? Plus, 3 ways to help your stressed-out teen | Normalizing the mental health hospital experience | Warning signs of problematic online habits
2019
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- December 2019
CHOC expands mental health services with transformational gift. Plus, Childhood trauma and personality disorder | Early intervention for adolescents with psychosis | The story of two friends’ journey - November 2019
Orange County sees spike in pediatric mental health hospitalizations. Plus, mental health prep for college-bound kids | The impact of sibling bullying | 3 ways childhood trauma impacts adulthood - October 2019
Could you spot these social media red flags? Plus, Air pollution linked to mental health problems | Addressing bullying | Harmful hazing | Helping kids after traumatic events - September 2019
How to deal with bullies: tips from teens. Plus, Remedies for back-to-school anxiety | Teaching kids to be independent | The impact of racism on kids’ health - August 2019
Does your child suffer from anxiety? Plus, How to raise kind kids | New law permits “mental health days” for students | Hispanics mental health crisis - July 2019
Tips for enjoying an unplugged family vacation. Plus, Are Americans getting angrier | Latest suicide stats | 4 ways to become digital mentors | 3 things to help your kids be ad savvy - June 2019
Suicide rates on the rise for young girls. Plus, Cookie Monster teaches self-regulation | Signs your child is struggling with anxiety | 5 practices for boosting emotional well-being - May 2019
Easy tips for calming anxiety. Plus, Warning signs of suicidal behavior | The impact of childhood trauma | Benefits of team sports and much more! - April 2019
Orange County funds suicide-prevention program. Plus, Helping teens face college rejections | Weathering emotional storms | Supporting kids after a tragedy | Coping with depression - March 2019
Teens say depression is bigger problem than drugs. Plus, New hope for cyberbullying victims | Surviving teen years | Books to help your child’s anxiety | Steps to muscle relaxation benefits - February 2019
Tips for preparing your teen for a healthy relationship. Plus, Depression among girls | Encouraging self-acceptance | Ways to engage in positive self-talk - January 2019
How your family can make – and keep – new year’s resolutions. Plus, Increase in gun related suicides | Is social media a cause for concern? | How to help your teen quit vaping
- December 2019
