Media Inquiries

Thank you for your interest in Children’s Health Council (CHC). We welcome inquiries from the media and are happy to provide expert sources, background information, and resources about youth mental health, learning differences, and related topics.

CHC offers trusted expertise to help the media cover youth mental health and learning differences with clarity, compassion, and credibility.

Press Contact

Sue Jaeger,
Director of Communication, CHC
[email protected]
650-702-2484

Expert Commentary for Breaking News

CHC’s clinical and educational experts are available to provide timely, trusted insight during breaking news or urgent developments affecting children, teens, and families.

We Can Offer:

  • Context and expert analysis on the mental health impact of school shootings, suicide clusters, or community trauma

  • Guidance for parents and educators in times of collective grief or anxiety

  • Commentary on current events related to youth suicide prevention, mental health legislation, or school policy

  • Recommendations on age-appropriate conversations and coping strategies for young people

Our Team Incudes:

  • Psychiatrists, psychologists and therapists

  • Clinical program directors

  • Educators and school-based behavioral specialists

  • Executive leadership with expertise in care delivery systems

Press Contact

Sue Jaeger,
Director of Communication, CHC
[email protected]
650-702-2484

Available Interviews with CHC Experts

Our multidisciplinary experts are available for media interviews on a wide range of topics related to youth mental health, learning differences, and family support. We can provide commentary and insight on:

Youth Mental Health

  • Anxiety, depression, and mood disorders in children and teens
  • Suicide prevention and crisis intervention
  • Self-harm and emotional regulation
  • Effects of social media and screen time
  • School-related stress, academic pressure, and burnout
  • Coping strategies for youth and families
  • Intensive outpatient programs
  • Stigma reduction in mental health

Clinical and Developmental Expertise

  • Psychological and neuropsychological assessments

  • Therapy modalities for youth (DBT, PCIT, see full list)
  • Speech-language and occupational therapy

  • Parenting support and behavioral coaching

  • Co-occurring mental health and learning challenges

  • Early intervention and developmental delays

Family & Caregiver Support

  • Supporting siblings of children with challenges

  • Caregiver burnout and family stress

  • Navigating diagnosis and treatment

  • Cultural and language barriers in accessing care

  • Parent coaching and group support

Learning Differences & Neurodiversity

  • Dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia

    ADHD and executive functioning challenges

  • Autism spectrum support and understanding

    Twice-exceptional (2e) learners

  • Diagnosing and supporting learning differences in schools

  • Transitioning to college with learning challenges

Education & Therapeutic Schooling

  • Therapeutic day schools for emotional and behavioral needs 
  • Specialized schools for learning differences (e.g., Sand Hill School)

  • School refusal and reintegration strategies

  • Collaboration between educators and mental health providers

Young Adult Transitions

  • Preparing teens and young adults for college or the workforce

  • Executive functioning skills for independence

  • Mental health support in college environments

  • Services for young adults navigating neurodivergence

About CHC

Children’s Health Council (CHC) is a nonprofit based in Palo Alto, serving the Bay Area and beyond. For over 70 years, we’ve helped children, teens, and young adults navigate the ups and downs of learning differences and mental health challenges.

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