Thursday, May 7, 2020

Mental Health Resources for Teens


The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Teen Anxiety by Sheri L. Turrell and Christopher McCurry

Teens often try to avoid the things that make them anxious; but avoidance can actually make anxiety worse, and get in the way of reaching goals and living full lives. Written by three experts in teen mental health, this powerful workbook offers proven-effective activities grounded in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help teens cope with anxiety, build resilience, discover what really matters to them, and lead fuller, more flexible lives.

The Stress Survival Guide for Teens by Jeffrey Burnstein

Is stress getting the best of you? Do you ever feel overwhelmed, like your life is zooming by? This practical, proven-effective, and easy-to-use survival guide has your back!
Just As You Are: A Teen's Guide to Self-Acceptance and Lasting Self-Esteen by Michelle Skeen and Kelly Skeen

Stop comparing yourself to others—you're special just as you are! In this fun, practical guide, you'll learn how to silence your nit-picky inner critic, cultivate self-compassion, and discover what really matters to you.

Life Inside My Mind: 31 Authors Share Their Personal Struggles by Jessica Burkhart and Maureen Johnson

Your favorite YA authors including Ellen Hopkins, Maureen Johnson, and more recount their own experiences with mental health in this raw, real, and powerful collection of essays that explores everything from ADD to PTSD.


Try these online resources for more information:


Health and Well Being from Ohio Department of Education

How to talk to your child about Covid 19

National Alliance on Mental Illness


If you are in distress, do not hesitate to use these emergency hotlines:

Disaster and Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990

Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

If you need help, text the keyword “4hope” to 741 741 to be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor within 5 minutes.