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09/01/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month, a time to encorage one another to listen without judgment, make space for honest conversations, and remind each other that you are not alone.

08/31/2026

Community is built through connection, compassion, and showing up for one another. When people feel supported, they are better equipped to navigate life's challenges and celebrate life's victories.

08/28/2026

Every person deserves to be seen, heard, and valued for who they are. When people feel safe to embrace their unique identities, perspectives, and experiences, communities become stronger, more compassionate, and more inclusive. At Caminar, we believe that honoring individuality is an essential part of supporting mental health and well-being.

08/27/2026

If you're a parent who has spent years feeling like you were fighting your kid's phone alone, you weren't imagining it. Wednesday's $17 billion settlement between Meta and 47 states stems from allegations that the company knew about the harm its platforms could cause teens, especially around mental health and body image, and didn't act. This doesn't undo that harm, but it's an acknowledgment. Your instincts as a parent were right. At Caminar, we've sat with hundreds of Bay Area families navigating this exact struggle.

Some concrete changes are coming from the Meta settlement, including default daily time limits, nighttime-use blocks, stronger parental-supervision tools, and age-verification measures. While this is a big step, real protection for kids won't be complete until Congress mandates changes across all platforms.

Part of the Meta settlement is also earmarked for youth mental health programs, such as after-school activities, digital literacy counseling, and more. This is exactly the kind of investment our communities need.

In the meantime, please keep having conversations at home. The settlement and ensuing changes do not replace you, or the support your family might need along the way.

If you or your teen is struggling with screen time, mood, sleep, or other stressors right now, you don't have to wait for policy to catch up. At Caminar, we have spent over 60 years providing evidence-based, whole-person mental health care to youth and families. Caminar’s new Teen and Family Wellness Center - Palo Alto offers teens a place to work through the pressures of growing up in a stressful and hyperconnected world, with sliding-scale fee options for those who qualify.

Please reach out; help exists today. Learn more at

Caminar's Teen and Family Wellness Center in Palo Alto offers timely, private-pay mental health and counseling services for teens and families. Accessible, high-quality care when it matters most.

08/26/2026

Healing looks different for everyone. That's why Caminar's whole-person approach focuses on each individual's goals, strengths, and support system.

08/25/2026

Together, we can foster hope, strengthen communities, and create opportunities for everyone to thrive. That's the future we're building at Caminar.

08/21/2026

Compassion looks different for everyone. Inclusive support recognizes each person's unique journey and creates opportunities for people to feel valued, connected, and empowered.

08/19/2026

Recovery can include periods of growth, plateaus, and setbacks. Even when things feel difficult, your previous progress still matters.

At Caminar, we believe everyone deserves compassionate support, wherever they are on their journey.

08/18/2026

Support can make all the difference. When people have access to compassionate care, meaningful connections, and a community that believes in them, they have the foundation to move forward with hope and confidence.

08/14/2026

Managing stress looks different for everyone. Finding healthy ways to cope, creating moments of calm, and staying connected with others can help build resilience through life’s challenges.