Resources for Parents and Guardians
- What’s On Your Mind – United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF): Guide for talking to children about mental health
- Supporting Emotional Wellbeing in Children and Youth – National Academies of Medicine: Tools for children, teens, and parents to learn how to cope with challenges
- HealthyChildren.org – American Academy of Pediatrics: Parenting tips and other resources
- Family Resource Center – Child Mind Institute: Family resources on child mental health, including media guidelines for kids of all ages
- Parents’ Ultimate Guides – Common Sense Media: Information about the safety of current media and technology trends and apps for your children
- MentalHealth.gov: What to look for, how to talk about mental health, and how to get help
- A Guide for Parents: Understanding Youth Mental Health and Preventing Unauthorized Access to Firearms
- U.S. Department of Justice – DEA: Emoji Drug Codes
Resources for Young People
- How Right Now – Center for Disease Control and Prevention – Guides youth through a series of questions to identify feelings and provides helpful resources to cope
- Mental Health Resource Center – JED Foundation: Information about common emotional health issues and how to overcome challenges
- One Mind PsyberGuide: A guide to navigating mental health apps and digital technologies
- Trevor Project: Suicide prevention and crisis intervention resources for LGBTQ+ young people
- AAKOMA Mental Health Resources – The AAKOMA Project: Resources to support the mental health of youth of color and their caregivers
- Mental Health for Immigrants – Informed Immigrant: Tips for managing the mental health of yourself and others
- Youth Engaged 4 Change – Empowers youth through opportunities for community involvement
Resources for School Administrators and Educators
- After a School Tragedy…Readiness, Response, Recovery & Resources – Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network
- Supporting Child and Student Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Mental Health Needs – Dept. of Education: Guidance for schools, school districts, and education departments
- National Center for School Mental Health: Resources to promote a positive school climate
- StopBullying.gov: Learn about what bullying is, who is at risk, and how you can help
- Turnaround for Children Toolbox: Tools to drive change towards a more equitable, whole- child approach to school
- Design Principles for Schools: Framework for redesigning schools with a focus on supporting students’ learning and social and emotional development
Source: Many resources listed on this page are located in the “Protecting Youth Mental Health Advisory” from the U.S. Surgeon General.