Join us for an important conversation about the mental health challenges facing young people in our community where academic pressure, perfectionism, and social media create unique stressors for students and families.

We talk with CHC’s CEO, Ryan Eisenberg, EdD, about how CHC can come alongside families in their toughest moments with compassionate care – through clinical services, school partnerships, and innovative community programs. CHC is working to make mental health support accessible to all – including free parent consultations and free parent support groups to culturally competent services in multiple languages.

Discover practical steps parents and educators can take today: normalize conversations about mental health, engage support systems, and remember that we're all part of a community. This episode offers hope that when we work together and eliminate the shame around asking for help, every young person can thrive.

Resources:

1. CHC Online
2. CHC’s Catherine T. Harvey Center for Clinical Services
3. CHC's Resource Library

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Executive function is the brain's management system – helping us plan, organize, manage emotions, and adapt to change. But for neurodivergent youth, these skills develop differently. In this episode, psychologist Dr. Mayra Quezada, PsyD and Rosinel Ermio, MS break down what executive function really means.

Learn to recognize the difference between defiance and genuine executive function struggles, discover practical strategies for supporting youth, and understand when to seek professional help. Our experts share insights on time management challenges, task initiation difficulties, and the role technology can play in building independence. Whether it’s struggling with homework completion, keeping track of schedules, or adapting to routine changes, this episode offers compassionate, actionable guidance. Discover how to balance scaffolding with independence as your youth prepares for adulthood, and learn to celebrate progress, no matter how small.

Resources:

• CHC Online
• CHC’s Catherine T. Harvey Center for Clinical Services
• CHC's Resource Library

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What does it really mean to trust your child—and how is that different from being permissive or naive? In this episode, we talk with CHC experts, Marjan Ebadi, PhD and Dylan Stewart, PsyD, about the psychology of trust, from early independence to adolescence, understanding what is realistic throughout a child’s development.

We’ll talk about how parents can tell the difference between productive struggle and true distress, how to rebuild trust after setbacks, and how to resist the urge to hover while still keeping kids safe.

Ultimately, trusting our children—at every age—builds the foundation for confidence, self-reliance, and stronger relationships throughout life.

Resources:

• CHC Online
• CHC’s Catherine T. Harvey Center for Clinical Services
• CHC's Resource Library

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Santo Rico by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

Grief is a rollercoaster—and for children, the ride can be unpredictable. In this heartfelt episode, CHC experts, Karly Crockett, LCSW, and Rachel O’Harra, LMFT explore how kids experience loss within the family system and why grief should be shared, not silent. They unpack how grief shows up at different developmental stages—from toddlers to teens—and share real examples of what to say (and what to avoid) when talking to kids about death and loss.

You’ll learn how to support children through emotions that ebb and flow, from confusion to anger to moments of calm, and how your own grief as a caregiver can shape theirs. Because when caregivers make space for a child’s feelings, they build connection, resilience, and hope that lasts a lifetime.

Resources:

• CHC Online
• CHC’s Catherine T. Harvey Center for Clinical Services
• CHC's Resource Library

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Santo Rico by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

What does it really mean to raise strong girls — and how has our understanding of their needs evolved? In this heartfelt conversation, we talk with CHC experts, Marjan Ebadi, PhD and Emily Hsu, PhD, about the unique challenges girls face growing up today.

From the moment a young girl says, “I can’t do it,” to the pressures of body image, perfectionism, and social media, we explore how confidence develops — and sometimes dips — through childhood and adolescence. We’ll share real stories, and practical ways parents can help girls build resilience, embrace mistakes, and believe in their own brilliance.

We’ll also talk about the power of modeling confidence as adults, and why this generation of girls gives us so much hope for the future.

Resources:

• CHC Online
• CHC’s Catherine T. Harvey Center for Clinical Services
• CHC's Resource Library

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Santo Rico by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

How do you know if your child is making progress in therapy? What if therapy came with a GPS that showed you exactly where your child is on their mental health journey and the best route to reach their goals? In this episode, we explore measurement-based care (MBC) with CHC experts Pardis Khosravi, PsyD and Emily Hsu, PhD – about this approach that's transforming mental health treatment by making progress visible and treatment more effective.

Join us as we break down this game-changing practice that combines regular progress tracking with personalized care. We'll discover why MBC matters for everyone – not just clinicians – and how simple questionnaires and check-ins can dramatically improve the therapy experience.

Resources:

• CHC Online
• CHC’s Catherine T. Harvey Center for Clinical Services
• CHC's Resource Library

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Santo Rico by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

When your young child with ADHD has an explosive meltdown over something seemingly small, it's not manipulation—it's neurobiology. In this Voices of Compassion podcast episode, we talk with CHC experts, Neilson Chan, PhD, and Marjan Ebadi, PhD, about emotional dysregulation in young children with ADHD, exploring why their emotions feel bigger, last longer, and come on more rapidly than their neurotypical peers.

Listen in as we discuss why children with ADHD are at higher risk for emotional regulation challenges and how executive function plays a role, along with common triggers and strategies that parents and caregivers can use to support their young children. This episode is perfect for parents, educators, and caregivers looking for compassionate approaches to supporting young children with ADHD through their biggest emotional moments.

Resources:

• CHC Online
• CHC’s Catherine T. Harvey Center for Clinical Services
• CHC's Resource Library

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Santo Rico by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Content trigger warning. Please be advised that today's episode discusses suicide and suicidal ideation. If you are having thoughts of suicide, feeling suicidal, or have concerns that someone you know may be at risk of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or text HOME to 741741 to reach a crisis counselor. You are not alone.

Teen suicide is one of the most challenging topics we face as a community, yet it's crucial we address it head-on. Listen to this conversation with Stanford’s Shashank Joshi, MD and CHC’s Jennifer Leydecker, LMFT as we talk about youth suicide and explore comprehensive prevention strategies that work at the community level.

Our conversation includes an examination of what makes teens vulnerable today, including the complex role of social media and digital environments in both creating risk and offering protection. We explore how factors like LGBTQ+ identity, bullying, academic pressure, and family dynamics intersect with suicide risk, particularly here in Silicon Valley and the SF Bay Area, where we've experienced the profound loss of teens to suicide. Rather than shy away from this difficult reality, we address it directly to strengthen our prevention efforts.

Resources:

• CHC Online
• CHC’s Catherine T. Harvey Center for Clinical Services
• CHC's Resource Library

Sign up for our Virtual Village email list to receive our latest episodes and recent CHC updates. Visit Voices of Compassion online for full show notes including additional resources. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn and visit our YouTube channel for videos. Subscribe and leave us a review wherever you listen! We love to hear from you - email us at podcast@chconline.org.

Santo Rico by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/