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Understanding mental health can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. This page brings together reliable tools and information to help you take care of yourself and support others. Whether you’re looking for ways to manage stress, recognize when something isn’t right, or be a better friend, these resources are here to guide you. Start exploring and take the next step in supporting your well-being and your school community.
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Foster Positive Mental Health
Promote overall wellness by helping students build coping skills, emotional regulation, and supportive routines that contribute to lifelong mental well-being.
Understand Common Mental Health Disorders
Explore age-appropriate information and tools to help students recognize and better understand mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
Effectively Seek Help
Equip students with the knowledge and confidence to access support—whether that means talking to a trusted adult, using a school-based service, or navigating outside resources.
Reduce Stigma
Shift the conversation by normalizing mental health challenges, correcting misconceptions, and creating space for open, judgment-free dialogue.
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What is self-care? What are self-care ideas?
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Are my sleep, eating, and exercise habits helping my mental well being?
How can I build and keep healthy relationships with others?
What is stress and how can I manage it in a healthy way?
What are the pros and cons of social media use?
Stress (Le stress)
This video explains how we can think about and work through stress in a healthy way.
Understanding Stress
This handout explains myths and facts about stress and how to manage it
Positive Copying Mechanisms
A list of positive coping skills to help students manage stress.
Managing Stress Worksheet
Guided questions to outline strengthts, coping skills, and plan to talk with a trusted adult.
Teen Toolbox
An interactive website that helps teens explore their questions about mental health and then provide...
Having Supportive Conversations with Peers
This resource helps teens understand how to respond when a friend opens up about mental health. It o...
The Good and Bad of Social Media: What Research Tells Us
This Q&A from the American Academy of Pediatrics explores how social media can both support and harm...
The Big 5 (+1) for Mental Health
This resource highlights six simple, research-backed habits that support emotional well-being—like g...
Setting Boundaries: A Guide for Teens and Young Adults
Healthy boundaries help protect our mental health, reduce overwhelm, and strengthen relationships. T...
How To Get Out of a Procrastination Slump
Procrastination is delaying important tasks, often causing stress and rushed work. By recognizing it...
Take Your First Step in Stress Management
Teen stress is common but manageable. By recognizing triggers, practicing healthy habits like sleep ...
Positive Copying Mechanisms
A list of positive coping skills to help students manage stress.
Managing Stress Worksheet
Guided questions to outline strengthts, coping skills, and plan to talk with a trusted adult.
Teen Toolbox
An interactive website that helps teens explore their questions about mental health and then provide...
The Big 5 (+1) for Mental Health
This resource highlights six simple, research-backed habits that support emotional well-being—like g...
Teen Toolbox
An interactive website that helps teens explore their questions about mental health and then provide...
Teen Toolbox
An interactive website that helps teens explore their questions about mental health and then provide...
Having Supportive Conversations with Peers
This resource helps teens understand how to respond when a friend opens up about mental health. It o...
Setting Boundaries: A Guide for Teens and Young Adults
Healthy boundaries help protect our mental health, reduce overwhelm, and strengthen relationships. T...
Stress (Le stress)
This video explains how we can think about and work through stress in a healthy way.
Understanding Stress
This handout explains myths and facts about stress and how to manage it
Managing Stress Worksheet
Guided questions to outline strengthts, coping skills, and plan to talk with a trusted adult.
Teen Toolbox
An interactive website that helps teens explore their questions about mental health and then provide...
How To Get Out of a Procrastination Slump
Procrastination is delaying important tasks, often causing stress and rushed work. By recognizing it...
Take Your First Step in Stress Management
Teen stress is common but manageable. By recognizing triggers, practicing healthy habits like sleep ...
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What are the signs and symptoms of common mental health disorders?
What are common words used when talking about mental health and what do they mean?
Can mental health be treated?
How does trauma impact mental health and behavior?
Is stress the same as anxiety?
Stress (Le stress)
This video explains how we can think about and work through stress in a healthy way.
Understanding Stress
This handout explains myths and facts about stress and how to manage it
Anxiety Disorders
This overview from NAMI explains the different types of anxiety disorders, common symptoms, possible...
Depression
This resource from NAMI offers a clear overview of depression, including its symptoms, causes, and t...
Fight Flight Freeze: Anxiety Explained for Teens
This animated video from Anxiety Canada breaks down how anxiety works in the body by explaining the ...
Social Anxiety Disorder
Presented in a teen-friendly magazine format, this resource explains what Social Anxiety Disorder is...
Panic Disorder
This teen-focused magazine explores Panic Disorder in an easy-to-understand format. It covers what p...
Depression
This magazine-style resource helps teens understand depression by explaining its symptoms, causes, a...
Bipolar Disorder
This teen-focused magazine explains what bipolar disorder is, including the differences between mani...
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
This teen-friendly magazine explains ADHD, including its core symptoms, types, causes, and treatment...
Warning Signs and Symptoms
This checklist helps teens recognize the differences and overlaps between warning signs of depressio...
Teens Ask the Expert: Dr. Jill Ehrinreich-May
This video Q&A features clinical psychologist Dr. Jill Ehrenreich‑May answering mental health questi...
What Are ACEs?
This resource explains how stressful or traumatic events in childhood—known as ACEs—can affect your ...
Teen Mental Health Glossary
This youth-friendly glossary defines common mental health terms in clear, simple language. It was cr...
Shared Vocabulary
This quick-reference sheet defines common mental health terms in clear, student-friendly language. F...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
This teen-friendly magazine from TeenMentalHealth.org explains Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), ...
What Are ACEs?
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are stressful events that happen before age 18—like abuse, negl...
Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Traumatic Events
Children and teens may react to trauma in many ways—like sleep problems, mood changes, or trouble at...
Anxiety Disorders
This overview from NAMI explains the different types of anxiety disorders, common symptoms, possible...
Depression
This resource from NAMI offers a clear overview of depression, including its symptoms, causes, and t...
Fight Flight Freeze: Anxiety Explained for Teens
This animated video from Anxiety Canada breaks down how anxiety works in the body by explaining the ...
Social Anxiety Disorder
Presented in a teen-friendly magazine format, this resource explains what Social Anxiety Disorder is...
Panic Disorder
This teen-focused magazine explores Panic Disorder in an easy-to-understand format. It covers what p...
Depression
This magazine-style resource helps teens understand depression by explaining its symptoms, causes, a...
Bipolar Disorder
This teen-focused magazine explains what bipolar disorder is, including the differences between mani...
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
This teen-friendly magazine explains ADHD, including its core symptoms, types, causes, and treatment...
Warning Signs and Symptoms
This checklist helps teens recognize the differences and overlaps between warning signs of depressio...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
This teen-friendly magazine from TeenMentalHealth.org explains Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), ...
What Are ACEs?
This resource explains how stressful or traumatic events in childhood—known as ACEs—can affect your ...
Teen Mental Health Glossary
This youth-friendly glossary defines common mental health terms in clear, simple language. It was cr...
Shared Vocabulary
This quick-reference sheet defines common mental health terms in clear, student-friendly language. F...
Teens Ask the Expert: Dr. Jill Ehrinreich-May
This video Q&A features clinical psychologist Dr. Jill Ehrenreich‑May answering mental health questi...
What Are ACEs?
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are stressful events that happen before age 18—like abuse, negl...
Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Traumatic Events
Children and teens may react to trauma in many ways—like sleep problems, mood changes, or trouble at...
Stress (Le stress)
This video explains how we can think about and work through stress in a healthy way.
Understanding Stress
This handout explains myths and facts about stress and how to manage it
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When is it time to reach out for help and how can I go seek help?
What help is available to me?
What trusted adults can I reach out to in my life?
How can I access school-based mental health resources?
How can I maintain privacy when seeking help?
What are help seeking skills I can build?
What can I say to my peers looking for my support?
How can I change the way I think about asking for help?
Managing Stress Worksheet
Guided questions to outline strengthts, coping skills, and plan to talk with a trusted adult.
Having Supportive Conversations with Peers
This resource helps teens understand how to respond when a friend opens up about mental health. It o...
Overcoming Barriers to Asking for Help
This worksheet helps teens recognize and reframe the thoughts that make it hard to ask for help. It ...
Help Seeking Worksheet
This worksheet guides teens through how to ask a trusted adult for help and how to talk to a friend ...
Text from a Friend
Interactive document to help youth practice how to respond to their friend's texts by caring, asking...
Teen Central
TeenCentral is a free, safe, and anonymous mental health platform for youth powered by KidsPeace. Te...
Trusted Adult Worksheet
This worksheet helps students identify who they can turn to for support at home, school, or in the c...
I think I have Mental Health Problems. Who can I talk to?
This TeensHealth article introduces youth to the world of “mHealth” — using mobile apps and devices ...
My Parents Don’t Understand. Talking to your parents about Mental Health
This NAMI guide supports teens who feel misunderstood by their parents when it comes to mental healt...
Tips for Talking with a Health Care Provider about Your Mental Health
This NIMH guide gives you five practical tips to help plan a conversation about your mental health: ...
Trusted Adult Video
This short video helps students understand what it means to have a trusted adult in their life—someo...
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Lifeline website offers immediate, confidential support for anyone experiencing mental healt...
The Trevor Project
This link connects LGBTQ+ youth to The Trevor Project’s 24/7 crisis support services, including a fr...
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Video
This short video explains what the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is, how it works, and what someone ...
SAMHSA National Helpline
The SAMHSA National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) offers free, confidential, 24/7 support for individual...
Teens Ask the Expert: Dr. Jill Ehrinreich-May
This video Q&A features clinical psychologist Dr. Jill Ehrenreich‑May answering mental health questi...
Act 65 PA Parent and Family Alliance
An explanation of Pennsylvania’s updated mental health consent laws for minors. It covers who can co...
Teens Ask the Expert: Dr. Jill – When do you think it’s time to seek help?
In this short video, clinical psychologist Dr. Jill Ehrenreich-May answers a question about how to k...
Teens Ask the Expert: Dr. Jill – How do I let teachers know that I’m struggling?
In this video, Dr. Jill Ehrenreich-May shares advice on how to talk to your teachers when you’re hav...
Teens Ask the Experts: Dr. Jill – What mental health resources are there for individuals under 18?
In this video, Dr. Jill Ehrenreich-May talks about the different types of mental health resources av...
Teens Ask the Expert: Dr. Jill – How can I stop a friend from constantly hating on themselves?
In this video, Dr. Jill Ehrenreich-May offers advice on how to support a friend who’s always putting...
NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline
The NAMI Teen & Young Adult (TYA) HelpLine is uniquely yours. It is a free, confidential nationwide ...
Teens Ask the Expert: Dr. Jill – When do you think it’s time to seek help?
In this short video, clinical psychologist Dr. Jill Ehrenreich-May answers a question about how to k...
Teens Ask the Expert: Dr. Jill – How do I let teachers know that I’m struggling?
In this video, Dr. Jill Ehrenreich-May shares advice on how to talk to your teachers when you’re hav...
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Lifeline website offers immediate, confidential support for anyone experiencing mental healt...
The Trevor Project
This link connects LGBTQ+ youth to The Trevor Project’s 24/7 crisis support services, including a fr...
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Video
This short video explains what the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is, how it works, and what someone ...
SAMHSA National Helpline
The SAMHSA National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) offers free, confidential, 24/7 support for individual...
Teens Ask the Experts: Dr. Jill – What mental health resources are there for individuals under 18?
In this video, Dr. Jill Ehrenreich-May talks about the different types of mental health resources av...
NAMI Teen and Young Adult Helpline
The NAMI Teen & Young Adult (TYA) HelpLine is uniquely yours. It is a free, confidential nationwide ...
Teen Central
TeenCentral is a free, safe, and anonymous mental health platform for youth powered by KidsPeace. Te...
Trusted Adult Worksheet
This worksheet helps students identify who they can turn to for support at home, school, or in the c...
I think I have Mental Health Problems. Who can I talk to?
This TeensHealth article introduces youth to the world of “mHealth” — using mobile apps and devices ...
Tips for Talking with a Health Care Provider about Your Mental Health
This NIMH guide gives you five practical tips to help plan a conversation about your mental health: ...
Trusted Adult Video
This short video helps students understand what it means to have a trusted adult in their life—someo...
Teens Ask the Expert: Dr. Jill Ehrinreich-May
This video Q&A features clinical psychologist Dr. Jill Ehrenreich‑May answering mental health questi...
Act 65 PA Parent and Family Alliance
An explanation of Pennsylvania’s updated mental health consent laws for minors. It covers who can co...
Managing Stress Worksheet
Guided questions to outline strengthts, coping skills, and plan to talk with a trusted adult.
Help Seeking Worksheet
This worksheet guides teens through how to ask a trusted adult for help and how to talk to a friend ...
My Parents Don’t Understand. Talking to your parents about Mental Health
This NAMI guide supports teens who feel misunderstood by their parents when it comes to mental healt...
Having Supportive Conversations with Peers
This resource helps teens understand how to respond when a friend opens up about mental health. It o...
Text from a Friend
Interactive document to help youth practice how to respond to their friend's texts by caring, asking...
Teens Ask the Expert: Dr. Jill – How can I stop a friend from constantly hating on themselves?
In this video, Dr. Jill Ehrenreich-May offers advice on how to support a friend who’s always putting...
Overcoming Barriers to Asking for Help
This worksheet helps teens recognize and reframe the thoughts that make it hard to ask for help. It ...
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Is this a Mental Health Fact or Fiction?
How can I support a friend with mental health needs?
What words should I use/not use when talking about mental health?
How can I get involved? Join a club at school aimed at reducing mental illness stigma.
What activities can I do at my school to make my school environment more mental health friendly?
Empowerment Clubs
This student-led initiative empowers teens to reduce stigma and promote mental health through peer l...
Acts of Kindness Chain
This schoolwide activity from Erika’s Lighthouse encourages students and staff to share and display ...
Mental Health get the Facts
This fact sheet from SAMHSA helps debunk common myths about mental health by separating fact from fi...
Teens Ask the Expert: Dr. Jill Ehrinreich-May
This video Q&A features clinical psychologist Dr. Jill Ehrenreich‑May answering mental health questi...
Your Brain: 6 Facts you may not Know
This interactive page breaks down six surprising facts about your brain—especially during the teen y...
A.C.T. to Prevent Suicide
This fact sheet introduces the A.C.T. (Acknowledge, Care, Tell) approach to help prevent suicide. It...
How to Support a Friend Who Is Struggling
If someone you care about is struggling, you don’t have to be a therapist to help. Listening without...
Having a Supportive Conversation with Peers
Talking about mental health can feel hard—but starting the conversation shows you care. This guide o...
Aevidum Clubs
Aevidum clubs empower youth to shatter the silence surrounding depression, suicide, and other issues...
How to Support a Friend Who Is Struggling
If someone you care about is struggling, you don’t have to be a therapist to help. Listening without...
Having a Supportive Conversation with Peers
Talking about mental health can feel hard—but starting the conversation shows you care. This guide o...
Acts of Kindness Chain
This schoolwide activity from Erika’s Lighthouse encourages students and staff to share and display ...