July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, serving as a vital reminder for parents: not all teenagers have equal access to mental health services for children and adolescents.

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to recognize that emotional well-being isn’t one-size-fits-all. Every family has its own story, culture, and challenges, and lately, many families in our Southern California communities are feeling the heavy weight of uncertainty.

If your child is part of the LGBTQ+ community (or if one of their close friends is) there’s a good chance they’re carrying emotional weight that can be hard to see at first glance. And it’s okay if you’re not totally sure how to respond. This blog is here to help you better understand what’s going on beneath the surface and why your support can mean everything.

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and it’s a wonderful time to celebrate diversity and inclusion while supporting every child just as they are. At the Institute of Pediatric Psychology, we genuinely believe that having support at home is one of the most powerful ways to protect LGBTQ+ youth, especially in a world where acceptance isn't always a given.