Anxiety

Written By: Marcus Randolph, MFT Intern at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program you know how mental health therapists have that popular saying? “Anxiety is dwelling or thinking too much about the future, and depression is dwelling or thinking too much about the past.” For those of us in the field of mental health, we know it’s […]

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Adolescent Counseling Services to host annual fundraising luncheon, Spring for Support

The nonprofit agency prioritizes teen mental wellness and the need for more funding at free community fundraiser PALO ALTO, Calif. — Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS), a nonprofit agency delivering comprehensive mental health services to help individuals grow and thrive during the challenges of youth, will hold its annual fundraising luncheon, Spring for Support, on Wednesday, […]

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The Opioid Epidemic and Its Effect on Adolescents

Written By: Julie Hsu, MFT Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program The opioid crisis has gotten a lot of publicity, but the general belief has been that children and adolescents are seldom affected. However, what began as a public health problem of primarily young and middle-aged males is now an epidemic of prescription and illicit […]

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Diary of an ACS Intern

Written By: Marcus Randolph, MFT Intern at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program A typical day for me  starts at 4 am, when I begin my morning routine. This routine includes prayer, reading my Bible,  reading other spiritual literature, meditation, journaling, then I’m out the door by 5:00 am to work out at the gym with my […]

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Understanding Family Conflict and Learning How to Find Peace

Written By: Tarra Symons, AMFT at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program What comes to mind for you when you hear the phrase “family conflict?” Do you think of words like friction, strife, hostility, frustration, falling-out, and shouting? These are all possibilities, but these approaches to managing disagreements within a family make finding resolutions very challenging. Developing […]

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5 COPING STRATEGIES FOR ADOLESCENTS WITH DEPRESSION

Written By: Aishwarya Subramanian, MFT Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program What is depression? What does it really mean to wallow in the depths of my mind, Feeling like I am drowning, When in fact I know how to swim. Maybe this is one of those times where swimming isn’t enough. Something else – a […]

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Understanding and Managing Student Stress

Written By: Dara Gray Tynefield, AMFT at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program Eustress vs. Distress For our students, the excitement of a new school year often gives way to a full routine of classwork, homework, extracurriculars, sports, clubs, arts, friends, family, jobs… and while the positive stress of a full and productive schedule is not inherently […]

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Adolescent Counseling Services Joins Giving Tuesday

Community Corner  |  By Jamie Wilkins (Patch Staff) – November 25, 2016 10:30 am ET Adolescent Counseling Services has launched a campaign to kick off the giving season and think about those suffering from mental health. From Adolescent Counseling Services: Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS) has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving held November 29th […]

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Nature and Mental Health

Written By: Marlina Selva, LMFT, ACS Site Supervisor, On-Campus Counseling Program The demands of school and daily routines can be a source of mental fatigue for students as well as for parents.  Fortunately, there are ways of alleviating mental stress.  One such way is through encounters with nature.  Outdoor activities can help relax and restore […]

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Here’s How Schools Can Support Students’ Mental Health

 Written By: Meg Anderson, nprED About one in five children in the United States shows signs of a mental health disorder — anything from ADHD to eating disorders to suicide. And yet, as we’ve been reporting this month, many schools aren’t prepared to work with these students. Often, there’s been too little training in recognizing the […]

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