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Mental Health & Wellbeing Resources for Youth and Families

  • Writer: Mili Mehta
    Mili Mehta
  • Apr 16
  • 2 min read

Updated: Apr 18

Growing up comes with a lot of change — from social pressure and school stress to identity, relationships, and big life transitions. Developing a healthy relationship with your mental and emotional wellbeing is key to navigating challenges, managing emotions, and feeling grounded even when things are hard.


Learning about mental health, understanding how it impacts your thoughts and behaviors, and developing coping skills can all help you feel better during more challenging moments. By building your resilience — the ability to bounce back from tough situations — overtime, you're also creating a foundation for lifelong wellbeing.


Whether it’s learning how to ask for help, creating a support system, or just better understanding what you’re going through, the tools and resources below are here to help.



Find mental health and wellbeing resources for youth and families below.


For a full list of resources focused on youth mental health and wellbeing, visit our toolkits for youth & families, schools, or health providers.



Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources for Youth


Blue shield logo with "JED" in white. Below, it reads "The Jed Foundation" in blue text on a white background.

A national nonprofit supporting mental health in teens and young adults offering tools to build emotional skills, recognize signs of struggle, and support friends through mental health challenges.



Black text "YOUNGMINDS" on a white background. Bold, minimalist design without additional elements or patterns.

Young Minds UK > A leading mental health nonprofit for youth that offers mental health guides on various topics, such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, and school stress, written in accessible language for teens & young adults.


Yellow speech bubble with bold black text "SEIZE THE AWKWARD" on a black background, conveying an encouraging mood.

Seize the Awkward > A national campaign by JED and the Ad Council, encouraging teens and young adults to check in on their friends’ mental health and offers tips for starting meaningful conversations.



Bold text "REACHOUT" with "OUT" in purple, featuring three dots inside the "O" suggesting communication. Simple, modern design.

An Australian digital mental health service for youth, offering articles, self-help tools, and real stories to support mental health, coping with stress, and building resilience.



Silhouette of a woman holding a handbag against a white background. The woman appears to be standing confidently.

A collaborative nonprofit working to mental health stigma that offers a library of resources across mental health topics, easy-to-use guides, and more for youth & families navigating youth mental health




Youth-oriented Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources for Families



Silhouette of adult and child faces in blue next to "Child Mind Institute" text in blue on a white background.

A nonprofit focused on youth mental health that offers guides, videos, and toolkits on anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, and how to talk with kids about emotions and treatment.



Logo with a yellow circle featuring a colorful firework design. Text reads: DANCE/USA, the national service organization for professional dance.

A child and adolescent psychiatry resource hub that covers mental health topics for youth and families, including transitions, social media, and managing stress.



NAMI logo featuring a blue circular design with lines, next to "NAMI" and "National Alliance on Mental Illness" text in blue on a white background.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness provides education, support groups, and actionable steps for families supporting a loved one with a mental health condition.



Logo of The Kids Mental Health Foundation with a colorful design resembling petals in blue, yellow, and red next to bold black text.

A nonprofit dedicated to supporting children’s mental health and caregiver well-being offering education, family-focused programming, and mental health resources to help parents support their children.


A chocolate lab sitting beside a baby wearing a polka dot onesie on a wooden floor. The scene feels calm and cozy.
  

A collaborative nonprofit working to mental health stigma that offers a library of resources across mental health topics, easy-to-use guides, and more for families navigating youth mental health.




>> For a full list of resources focused on youth mental health and wellbeing, visit our toolkits for youth & families, schools, or health providers.

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