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Understanding Youth Mental Health
Understanding Youth Mental Health
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Essential information and resources intended to help young people get the mental health support they need.
The Jed Foundation - Essential information about common emotional health issues and shows teens and young adults how they can support one another, overcome challenges, and make a successful transition to adulthood.
Mental Health America - Resources and tips related to children's mental health, plus screening tools for caregivers and young people ages 11-17.
National Academies' Emotional Wellbeing Resources - Listing of mental health resources and supports, including specific links for Black, Native, Hispanic, and LGBTQ+ youth and their families.
The Trevor Project - Crisis services, research, resources, advocacy, and community for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people.
The Youth Mental Health Project - Free downloads of materials on mental health topics for parents and caregivers, including frequently asked questions, Mental Health 101, Understanding and Support Youth Mental Health with ages and stages examples, and fact sheets on ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health Learning Disabilities, OCD and more.
Support for Parents and Caregivers
Support for Parents and Caregivers
The Parent Support Network - National virtual meetings held weekly for any parent or guardian who is concerned about their kids ages 1-25 who struggle with anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, or other emotional, behavioral or mental health problems.
The Jed Foundation Family Resources - Because thriving in adulthood requires more than just facts learned in classes, the Jed Foundation's Set to Go program provides information, tools and guidance to help you and your student through the transition out of high school and onto the next step
Support for Suicide Loss
Support for Suicide Loss
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) - Lost Someone? You are not alone. Suicide affects millions each year, and AFSP’s website can connect you to a wealth of healing resources and practical advice from other survivors of a loss by suicide.
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors - An online community for those who’ve lost a loved one to suicide, providing healing and compassionate support during the lonely and tumultuous aftermath. They strive to help people survive suicide loss, and go beyond “just surviving,” to lead meaningful and productive lives.
Dougy Center - Resources for people of all ages who are grieving, including young children, teens, young adults, caregivers, and helpers in the community. For specific tips on talking with children and teens about a suicide death and supporting them in their grief: Supporting Children and Teens After a Suicide Death.
Veteran Crisis Line - Tips for starting a conversation with teens and younger children about suicide, plus resources for veterans and their families.
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