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May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

in Academic Stress / Anger Management / Behavioral Norms / Depression / Disorders / Eating Disorders / Mental Health / Sleep / Stress / Suicide  by acsteens 0 comments

Since 1949, May has been recognized as “Mental Health Awareness Month.”  One theme for this year is Live Well! It’s Essential for Your Potential.  This them focuses on the importance of mental wellness and the steps everyone – children, teens and adults – can take to improve their well-being and resiliency in the face of difficult […]

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Author Julie K. Hersh

Upcoming Event – Protecting Mental Health in a Hectic World

in Depression / Mental Health / Parent Tips / Parenting / Suicide / Suicide Prevention  by acsteens 0 comments

Join Adolescent Counseling Services tomorrow, Friday, April 1, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. for a discussion with Julie K. Hersh, author of the book Struck by Living: From Depression to Hope.  Recently awarded the Mental Health America Ruth Altschuler Community Advocate Prism Award and selected as one of the 2010 Distinguished Women by Northwood University, Julie […]

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Breaking the Stigma: Teen Stress

Breaking the Stigma: Teen Stress – video and recap

in Academic Stress / Behavioral Norms / Mental Health / Parent Tips / Parent-Teen Communication / Parenting / Setting Boundaries / Stress  by acsteens 0 comments

On Tuesday, March 22, 2011, Adolescent Counseling Services hosted an intimate presentation and discussion on teen stress at the Cubberley Community Center in Palo Alto.  A presentation on teen stress was given by ACS’ Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment Program Director, Enrique Flores, MA and ACS’ On-Campus Counseling Program Director, Roni Gillenson, LMFT.  Other panelists included  Ursula […]

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Happy “Kick Butts” Day!

in Drugs & Alcohol / Other / Prevention / Recent Trends / Substance Abuse  by acsteens 0 comments

Sponsored by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Kick Butts Day (March 23, 2011)  is a national day of action designed to empower youth to speak up and take action against Big Tobacco, encourage people to quit smoking, and raise awareness about the available quitting resources in the county. In Santa Clara County, the Public Health […]

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Teen Stress: Parent Tips and Upcoming Forum in Palo Alto

in Mental Health / Parent Tips / Stress  by acsteens 0 comments

On March 22, 2011, Adolescent Counseling Services will host a community forum, “Breaking the Stigma: Teen Stress” at the Cubberley Community Center located at 4000 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto. The presentation will feature commentary from ACS Program Directors, Roni Gillenson and Enrique Flores, among others. For more information about the forum, please visit our […]

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Reaching and Helping Teens Who Self-Injure (SI): Suggestions for the Family

in Mental Health / Parent Tips / Parenting  by acsteens 0 comments

As a parent or guardian, understanding the behavior of a normal teenager has its challenges, so dealing with a teen who self-injures (SI) can be quite difficult and confusing.  The way in which you respond to your child’s SI can make a difference.  Here are some tips from See My Pain: Creative Strategies and Activities […]

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