Mental Health Emergency and Crisis Resources
In the event of an emergency, suicidal or other mental health crisis (suicidal thoughts, homicidal thoughts, physical aggression, or concern for your safety or the safety of your child), please call:
- 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. If you are unable to transport yourself or your child safely, please contact 911 and ask for PERT (Psychiatric Emergency Response Team).
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK. Spanish line: 888-628-9454; TTY: 800-799-4TTY (4889). You’ll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, anytime 24/7. The 988 Lifeline provides free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
For Parents and Caregivers
Social and Emotional Learning
Mindfulness for Adults
Mindfulness can help support your mental health and the mental health and well-being of the youth in your life. Watch the video below and download our Mindfulness Infographic to learn more.
Growing Minds
The Growing Minds Program funded by Kohl’s Cares, brings health education material into communities through in-person connections and short web-based videos using Rady Children’s volunteer clinicians. This enhances family well-being by increasing positive parent-child interactions and educating families about key child health behaviors via interactive learning.
Downloadable Mental Health Infographics
Children’s Primary Care Medical Group – Behavioral Health
Visit the CPCMG Website to access helpful mental and behavioral health resources for you and your child.
Mental Health and Wellness Video Library
The Transforming Mental Health Initiative partners with local organizations and schools districts around San Diego County, as well as with the San Diego County Office of Education, to offer educational talks to parents and caregivers on mental and behavioral health topics relevant to today’s youth. Please find recordings of these presentations below, along with other presentations created and delivered by Rady Children’s medical and mental health experts.
Anxiety and Depression
- When Anxiety Attacks: How You Can Help – Tamara Maginot, PhD (5/15/24)
- From Darkness to Light: A Parent’s Guide to Recognizing and Responding to Youth Depression – Joshua Feriante, DO, MBA (3/13/24)
- Depression & Anxiety: The Mental Health Challenges Facing Youth Today – Hilary Bowers, M.D., FAAP (3/21/2023)
- How to Help: An In-Depth Look at Anxiety and Depression – Kriston Schellinger, Ph.D. (3/3/2022)
- De-Stigmatizing Mental Health: A Chat on Depression and Anxiety – Jason Schweitzer, M.D. (11/10/2020)
Bullying
- Building Belonging: Turning the Tide on Bullying – Hilary Bowers, MD, FAAP (1/15/2025)
Eating Disorders
- What You Need to Know About Eating Disorders – Tamara Maginot, Ph.D. (1/31/2023)
Self-Harm
- Hope and Healing: Understanding Self-Harm and Supporting Youth – Jason Schweitzer, MD (2/19/2025)
Substance Use
- The Real Deal: Connection Between Vaping, Cannabis Use, & Mental Health – Willough Jenkins, M.D. (2/28/2023)
Screen Time and Mental Health
- Social Media’s Impact on Youth Mental Health – Hilary Bowers, MD, FAAP (2/24/24)
Cultivating Self-Care, Resilience, and Well-Being
- Stress, Resilience, and the Power of Support – Katherine Nguyen Williams, PhD (3/19/25) – Coming Soon
- Cultivating School-Life Balance to Support Academic Success – Katherine Nguyen Williams, PhD (4/24/24)
- Mental Health 101: Everything a Parent Should Know to Support Youth at Home – Willough Jenkins, MD (2/7/24)
- Supporting Youth in Responsible Decision Making – Juliana Gonzales, LCSW (5/10/2022)
- Confidence Building and Laying a Solid Foundation for Youth – Nicole Carr-Lee, PsyD (4/12/2022)
- Motivation and Goal Setting: Helping Your Teen Stay Focused to Achieve More – Anna M. Loza, M.S.W., LCSW (2/8/2022)
- Bouncing Forward: A Talk on Resilience – Katherine Nguyen Williams, Ph.D. (1/11/2022)
- You Make a Positive Impact by Connecting with your Teen – Hilary M. Bowers, M.D., FAAP (11/15/2021)
- The Practice of Self-Compassion Part II – Paven Aujla Lidstone, M.D., Ph.D., and Desiree Shapiro, M.D. (04/22/2021)
- The Practice of Self-Compassion Part I – Paven Aujla Lidstone, M.D., Ph.D. and Desiree Shapiro, M.D. (01/14/2021)
- Promoting Youth and Family Resilience and Well-Being – Desiree Shapiro, M.D. (12/16/2020)
Neuroscience
- A Look at a Teenager’s Brain: Neuroscience Explained – Jong M. Rho, M.D. (03/11/2021)
COVID-19
- Supporting your Child’s Transition Back to School – Wendy L.M. Hunter, M.D. (8/9/2021)
- How Families Can Cope with the Psychological Impacts of COVID – Shawn Singh Sidhu, M.D., FAPA, DFAACAP (3/15/2021)
- Staying Engaged and Connected to our Youth in a Time of Isolation – Margaret Anello, LMFT and Katie Miller, LCSW (02/11/2021)
- Supporting Teens in Social Isolation – Hilary M. Bowers, M.D., FAAP (10/13/2020)
- Supporting Children and Teens with Autism During COVID-19: Abbey Hye, M.A., BCBA (09/02/2020)
- Sheltering from the Storm: COVID-19 Tips for Parents of Young Children: Lorri Bauer, M.S. (07/23/2020)
- Riding the Wave: Adolescents and Anxiety in the Time of COVID-19: Katie Miller, LCSW (7/29/2020)
- Kids, Teens and Social Isolation Amid the Novel Coronavirus: Hilary Bowers, M.D., FAAP (06/18/2020)
For Kids and Youth
Social and Emotional Learning
Mindfulness for Youth
Mindfulness can help support your mental health and well-being. Watch the video below and download our Mindfulness Infographic for Children and for Teens to learn more.
Anxiety for Youth
Did you know that anxiety is a common reaction to stress? While experiencing worry and fear is a part of life, there are skills you can learn to help yourself through the emotions when they arise. Watch the video below and download our Anxiety Infographic for Youth to learn more.
For more information, email TMHTeam@rchsd.org.