Kids
What to Look For and When to Act
When to worry and how to respond if your child is struggling.
Finding Mental Health Care for Your Child
Finding mental health services for your child can often seem like an immense challenge.
Getting Your Child Support School
Improve your understanding of how to advocate for your child’s needs in school.
What to Do If Your Child Is in Crisis
Learn the warning signs of a mental health crisis and what to do.
How to Talk to Your Child About Their Mental Health
Read our tips on how to start the conversation with your child.
Residential Treatment
Explore whether residential placement is right for your child and what that would entail.
Teens
Finding Help
Learn what to do when you need help with your mental health.
How to Talk to My Friends
Read our tips on how to open up to your friends.
How to Talk to My Parents or Guardian
Read our tips on how to start the conversation with your parent or guardian.
Social Media and Mental Health
Explore our suggestions for protecting your mental health while using social media.
Your Mental Health and School
Learn what to do if you need more mental health support in school.
Young Adults
Do I Have a Mental Health Condition?
Determine if what you are experiencing might be a symptom of an underlying mental health conditition.
How to Seek Help
Learn how to search for a mental health professional.
Understanding Health Insurance
Better your understanding of health insurance and what plan is right for you.
Mental Health in College
Explore our suggestions for managing your mental health while in college.
How to Disclose Your Mental Health Condition
What You Need to Know About Youth Suicide
Social Media and Your Family
Youth and Young Adult Resources
Back to School Resources
As we gear up for the new school year, we understand the importance of mental health for students, parents, and educators. That’s why we are adding to our comprehensive youth mental health resource library this back to school season.
Be a Trusted Adult for Young People in Your Life
Trusted adults can be family members, grandparents, teachers or social workers and this kind of relationship can have a positive impact on physical, mental and social outcomes for children.
NAMI TraumaInSight
NAMI TraumaInSight is a virtual training that covers the principles of trauma awareness. When working with youth and young adults, using trauma-informed practices creates safe and secure environments for them.
School Break Resources
Parents of Children 12 and Under During School Breaks
Students and their families take a big hit to their daily schedules when school breaks occur. Every family’s situation is different, but our tips can help make things a little easier.
Parents of Teens During School Breaks
This section provides insight into how you as a parent can communicate with your children effectively and support what they need to maintain their mental health.
Teens (13-18) During School Breaks
Middle school and high school often have more intense academic expectations and school breaks are great opportunities to focus on your mental health and rest up.
Young Adults in College During School Breaks
Young adults attending college will have a different experience during school breaks than high school and younger students.