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A teen-focused breakdown of stress vs. anxiety, when to seek help, and proven coping strategies from the National Institute of Mental Health.
Read →Anxiety is the most common mental health concern in young people. Learn what it looks like, how it shows up at school, and what helps.
Read →Evidence-based strategies: grounding, breathwork, sleep hygiene, and when to consider therapy.
Read →Recognizing the signs of depression in teens, and the difference between a tough week and a deeper struggle.
Read →Symptoms, causes, and concrete next steps for students and the people who care about them.
Read →A compassionate guide from JED, what helps, what doesn't, and how to support a friend.
Read →National Institute on Drug Abuse, clear, judgment-free explainers on how substances affect the developing brain.
Read →A national campaign helping young people and families have honest conversations about underage drinking and other substance use.
Read →How to support someone who is using, without shaming them, and without losing yourself.
Read →Why fentanyl makes any unprescribed pill dangerous, what an overdose looks like, and how to use naloxone (Narcan).
Read →24/7, free, confidential treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing substance use disorders.
Visit →Crisis support, peer community, and identity-affirming articles for LGBTQ+ young people.
Read →Toolkits and student-led resources for creating safer, more inclusive schools.
Read →How identity, culture, and belonging shape mental health, and where to find affirming care.
Read →Demystifying the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, who answers, what they ask, and what comes next.
Read →Free videos and DBT-based skills (mindfulness, opposite action, paced breathing) for getting through the next hour.
Read →From the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, what to say, what not to say, and how to stay with someone you're worried about.
Read →Guided meditations, sleep stories, and breath exercises, many free for students.
Read →A simple three-step framework for showing up for a friend who's struggling.
Read →Call or text 988 · Local Maryland response and follow-up care for youth and families.
Read →Mobile crisis teams, community stabilization, and the 988 network in Virginia.
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