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Everything You Wanted To Know About Your Middle Schooler But Were Too Afraid To Ask – Part 2

in Behavioral Norms / Depression / Mental Health / Parent Tips / Parent-Teen Communication / Parenting / Stress by acsteens December 1, 2011January 27, 2022 0 comments

By Philippe Rey, Psy.D. Executive Director of Adolescent Counseling Services Let’s start this second part of our conversation by making sure that we all understand that middle school is a time for fluctuations in physical and emotional energy. During this time, kids experiment with risk taking, have an increased sense of curiosity, love danger and […]

New Series: Everything You Wanted To Know About Your Middle Schooler but Were Afraid To Ask

in Behavioral Norms / Mental Health / Parent Tips / Parent-Teen Communication / Parenting / Setting Boundaries / Teaching Mindfulness by acsteens November 21, 2011January 27, 2022 0 comments

By Philippe Rey, Psy.D. Executive Director of Adolescent Counseling Services The goal for this blog series on middle schoolers is to provide you with the tools and information you need to have a more open and genuine conversation with your child. Additionally, this blog series will prepare your family for the difficult topics of conversation […]

Your Teen’s Shyness May Not Be “Just a Phase”

in Mental Health / Mental Health / Parent Tips by acsteens October 20, 2011January 27, 2022 0 comments

Puberty can bring an onset of mixed emotions which can surface as unique traits and characteristics you probably had never seen before in your child. Becoming less social, less talkative, and overall more introverted is actually common among many teens. The heightened fear of falling into a social faux pas causes many teens to dodge […]

Palo Alto Mayor Discusses Teen Mental Health

in Academic Stress / Mental Health / Suicide / Suicide Prevention by acsteens September 20, 2011January 27, 2022 0 comments

Teen mental health has gone beyond school walls and its importance is being emphasized by local city officials to the rest of the community. On August 29th, Palo Alto Mayor Sid Espinosa, spoke with The Campanile about the academic pressures Palo Alto teens face. Mayor Espinosa stressed the importance of Project Safety Net (which ACS is actively […]

September Is National Recovery Month!

in Drugs & Alcohol / Mental Health / Mental Health / mental illness / Prevention / Recent Trends / Recovery / Uncategorized by acsteens September 15, 2011January 27, 2022 0 comments

As September marks the beginning of a new school year and a new season, September also honors a new beginning for those who choose recovery as the next step in their lives. This month is National Recovery Month and ACS not only wants to celebrate those who are in recovery, but those treatment providers and […]

Join Us For The Challenge Success Fall Plenary

in Mental Health / Parent Tips / Parent-Teen Communication / Parenting / Stress by acsteens September 9, 2011January 27, 2022 0 comments

Join our friends at Challenge Success for a conversation about how to honor and develop the unique capacities, skills, and interests of every child. Challenge Success Fall Plenary One Size Does Not Fit All: Each child is different. You are invited to spend the evening with nationally-renowned experts discussing academic stress, engagement, and well-being. Keynote […]

Art Therapy: Translating Silence

in Mental Health / Mental Health by acsteens August 17, 2011January 27, 2022 0 comments

When guests arrived at our open house in June, many were surprised to see a dedicated Art Therapy room. We received a lot of questions – “Who would use this? Isn’t art therapy only used with young kids?” These Art Therapy questions gave us the opportunity to chat with Chris Chiochios, our newest Site Director […]

Facebook Linked To Poor Mental Health in Teens

in Facebook / Mental Health / Mental Health / Online Safety / Parenting / Recent Trends / Setting Boundaries by acsteens August 11, 2011January 27, 2022 0 comments

Facebook has been the center of attention for the past few years for a number of things. Some are positive, such as staying connected with family, re-connecting with old friends, finding new friends, streaming global events live, starting movements, and bringing attention to social issues. However the negative ramifications of Facebook have also been at […]

Expert on Mental Illness Reveals Her Own Fight

in Mental Health / mental illness / Suicide / Suicide Prevention by acsteens July 12, 2011January 27, 2022 0 comments

Suffering with a mental illness can seem like an uphill battle, but with the right resources and tools those small battles can be won, one day at a time. In this article, Marsha M. Lineham, a psychologist at the University of Washington, bravely disscusses her personal struggle with severe mental illness. Diagonosed with Borderline Pesonality Disorder, Dr.lineham shares where she has come today […]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

in Academic Stress / Anger Management / Behavioral Norms / Depression / Disorders / Eating Disorders / Mental Health / Sleep / Stress / Suicide by acsteens May 25, 2011January 27, 2022 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 […]