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Introduction Collaboration has been a key theme throughout this guide. Just as every child should have the support of family and others in dealing with life’s challenges, every community should have help in promoting the mental health and well-being of its me...

This guide is more than a summary of available information about preventing suicide by American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth and young adults. It also is an acknowledgement that more is yet to be discovered about culturally appropriate prevention and...

Youth are facing unprecedented challenges to their mental well-being. Supportive adults can make a significant difference in a young person’s mental health journey. Mental Health America has prepared materials to empower parents, caregivers, teachers, and oth...

Resources For Immediate Help MHA ScreeningOnline screening at mhascreening.org is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine if you’re experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Our screens are free, confidential, and scientifically validated...

Friends can be a great place to go for support. Because you may be going through similar things, you may be able to helpeach other in a way that adults can’t. Here are some tools and resources you can use to make sure your friend gets thesupport they need and ...

It can be difficult to figure out how to get what you need or want (especially when you’re having trouble with your mental health). This worksheet will guide you through that process so you can reach your goal in a way that feels less overwhelming.  What is t...

Everyone wants to be seen and heard when they are struggling. Often that means by someone who just “gets it.” A peer is someone we identify with -- whether that is because of gender, race, culture, age, etc. Peers are important for teens since they often turn...

When offering emotional support to children and teens, validating their feelings is a crucial component of developing trust. Providing validation lets young people know that their feelings matter, are natural, and deserve to be heard. Why Validation Matters ...