If you are a teen suffering from depression or a mental health challenge, know that you are not alone. This page is here to help you cope by providing resources to help make things a little better. Scroll to the bottom to access a link to a corresponding resource page for parents and caregivers. For instructions to view this page in Spanish, click on en Español.
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Families Connected Resources
You are not alone
University of Penn graduate Brian Chao shares his struggles with depression and how he copes in this Families Connected video.
Tools for helping a friend in need
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click on image to enlarge, Click HERE TO READ AN ARTICLE ABOUT HOW TO ASK FOR HELP FROM childmind institute
Resource for college students
Click here for an anonymous mental health screening as well as resources available to you at your school.
Teen blogs
Related teen topics and parent resource page
Curated Gallery of Resources
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The statistics: You are not alone
Helping others
Youth mental health resources
Youth can always call or text the California Youth Crisis Line, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at: 1-800-843-5200
Teen Line is a non-profit, community based organization that provides emotional support to youth.
If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call the TrevorLifeline now at 1-866-488-7386.
You are not alone. Lots of people have been where you are or are there right now. But there are also lots of people who want to help you. If you're thinking about harming yourself get help immediately. You can call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Line at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
The Mighty is a growing community of people with lived experience sharing their honest stories. We help people connect with others around mental health, chronic illness, rare disease, disability, and more.
The power of making art
The benefits of art in a child’s education are widespread. Art can help kids express themselves and understand the world around them. Art is usually a hands-on experience and fun. For low-income students, studies have found that kids who have more arts education in school see long-term benefits by both academic and social standards. (KQED)
How to talk to a friend in need
People you care about can go through mental health challenges. This tip sheet was written by youth who have been through mental health challenges. This is what they wish their friends would have known to support them. (AACAP)
