CHOC Mental Health Update | August 2022
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Thank you, Friend,
for being a champion of youth with mental health conditions in your community. Visit our Mental Health Guide for resources to support pediatric mental health.
Combating "school refusal" behavior. 
Most kids don’t feel like going to school every once in a while, but when a child experiences what experts call “school refusal,” it can point to deeper anxieties and challenges they may be facing. Identify warning signs of school refusal and take action.
 
Creating positive back-to-school routines.
While returning to school is usually a time of excitement, it can also be a source of anxiety for many kids. However, by establishing simple and consistent routines within your family, you can help your kids feel safe and motivated throughout the school day. Promote positivity with these back-to-school tips.
 
Strategies to help kids calm down.
When your child is experiencing anxiety or anger, sometimes they just don’t know how to manage these overwhelming emotions. From reading a book to participating in a calming activity, there are a lot of ways you can help them cope. Try a calming activity with your child.
 
Seeking Joy: A mental health journey.
From the age of 7, Joy had been going through a challenging mental health journey and never seemed to be able to get the right help. But after coming to the Cherese Mari Laulhere Mental Health Inpatient Center at CHOC, they finally found the expert care and tools they needed to start on the path of healing. Follow Joy’s story.
 
Shedding light on mental health in American youth.
Mental health challenges have become a growing crisis for kids in the U.S. This documentary series discusses how we can take the first steps of truly listening to our youth to get them the support they need. Watch the “Hiding in Plain Sight” documentary series.
 

New Suicide Prevention Lifeline Number 

 

9-8-8
 
When your child is experiencing a mental health crisis, you can now call or text the 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, where you will be instantly connected to a mental health professional trained to get them the help they need. Explore more suicide prevention resources with our comprehensive guide.
 

Read our Suicide Prevention Guide

 

 

Is your child struggling with their mental health?

Here's a list of Mental Health Help Lines. 

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