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Youth Activism: In CHLA’s Collective of Youth Leaders, BIPOC Teens Take Action to Prevent Opioid Overdoses

September 16, 2024

The group of high school students is trained in the use of a lifesaving medicine to prevent opioid overdose deaths and pushes for policy changes in L.A.

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Advice From Our Experts

When Should I Let My Child Have a Phone?

July 20, 2023

Getting your child a cell phone is a big decision. Is your child ready? Is your family? Two CHLA psychologists offer advice.

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Advice From Our Experts

Teens and Social Media: What Parents Should Know

June 28, 2023

Can social media be safe for teens? Children’s Hospital Los Angeles experts offer practical tips to help protect children’s online privacy and their mental health.

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Our Patients

Avery’s Journey

April 15, 2023

CHLA's Center for Transyouth Health and Development helped Avery find hope and a new beginning.

Press Release

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Awarded $2.5 Million Grant to Address Youth Mental Health Crisis by Training Primary Care Pediatricians in Behavioral and Mental Health

January 30, 2023

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ Division of General Pediatrics has been awarded a five-year $2.5 million HRSA grant in support of clinical training and research designed to address the growing mental

Our Patients

Program for Teen Parents Helps Zanadi Go for Her Goals

August 10, 2022

A program for pregnant teens and teen parents is helping one young mom of twins achieve her college dreams.

Serving the Community

Big Relief in a Small Pack

July 12, 2022

The Hematology-Adolescent Medicine Clinic at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles cares for patients with a variety of bleeding disorders, including heavy periods. For those experiencing period poverty

Advice From Our Experts

How to Help Teens With the Negative Impacts of Social Media

December 28, 2021

Adolescent and young adult medicine experts share tips for minimizing digital stress, regulating social media use and keeping confidence high.

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Research and Breakthroughs

ResearCHLA 2021 Highlights

October 14, 2021

In the News - Awards and Honors - New Faces

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Advice From Our Experts

What Parents Need to Know About Vaping and COVID-19

September 29, 2021

E-cigarettes are like cigarettes for a new generation. The devices produce an aerosol by heating a liquid that usually contains nicotine, flavoring and other chemicals. Users inhale these synthetics

Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine News

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