Mental Health
Mental health impacts everyone. We all have good and bad days, and sometimes those days turn into weeks or months. Learning how to cope with difficult emotions and finding a support system can help you get through tough times.
How to Talk about Mental Health
Talking about your mental health with adults might seem awkward or difficult at times. Follow these tips to help start the conversation!
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6 Facts About Your Brain
A lot of what you experience as a teenager can be explained by your changing brain.
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8 Healthy Habits for Mindfulness
Follow these steps as a starting place for your mindfulness and self-care journey.
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Tips to Stop Negative Self-Talk
Beating yourself up? Here are some tips to help you balance that self-critical voice.
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Mental Health and Social Media
Take this quiz to learn how your social media habits might be affecting you.
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Mental Health Facts
Did you know? 1 out of 5 youth experience a mental health disorder each year. You are not alone and help is available.
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In Your Words
I see a therapist once a week, by choice. We don’t judge and we feel safe to talk about anything with each other. It is great to have someone to talk to. —Amber, 19
In order to keep a healthy mind, body, and soul, I keep all things that calm me closely. My close circle of friends keep each other in check and keep each other confident about life. —Kaylee, 18
Mental Health Helplines
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- National Helpline for Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse Treatment: 1-800-662-4357, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- Trevor Lifeline for the LGBTQ Community: 1-800-273-8255, The Trevor Project
- Txt 4 Help, National Safe Place Network
- Eating Disorders Helpline: 800-931-2237, National Eating Disorders Association
- Runaway Safeline: 1-800-786-2929, National Runaway Safeline
- Trafficking Survivor Support: 1-888-373-7888, Crisis Aid International
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 I 1-844-7NATIVE
Advice for How and When to Ask for Help
- Find Help, National Alliance on Mental Health
- Mental Health Help for Young People, MentalHealth.gov
Find Mental Health Care Providers Near You
- Find treatment options in your area on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website
Mental Health and Wellness
- Teen Mental Health, National Alliance for Mental Health
- Tip Sheet on Social Media Use and Mental Health, Youth Engaged 4 Change
- Coping with Stress, Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- It Gets Better Project for LGBTQ+ Youth