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Aldous : packing for the first day of school

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Kari: making new friends at school

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Nebyou (he/him): my mental health and school

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Boys Guide To End Bullying: Resources for addressing bullying and can provide guidance on how to deal with it

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Cass (they/them): navigating hard classes

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Love is Respect: Healthy Relationships Quiz

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Irene (she/her): shifting how I think about grades

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Mary-Katherine (they/she): learning to speak up for myself

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Dealing with stress and anxiety? Get Headspace free for teens!

Dealing with stress and anxiety is the #1 issue we hear about from young people. So we’ve partnered with Headspace to bring you hundreds of meditations and mindfulness exercises to support you—for free!
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Understanding Your Own Emotions: learn a skill called "Emotional Awareness"

This short article can help you to learn a skill called “Emotional Awareness”
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Crisis Text Line: Text HEALTH to 741741 or click this link for free, 24/7 crisis counseling

Text HEALTH to 741741 or click this link from your mobile phone for free, 24/7 crisis counseling.
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ACLU: Learn more about your rights as a transgender student

Learn more about your rights as a transgender student
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Greater Cincinnati Urban League: Organizes events, workshops, and discussions on racial equity and social justice, including programs for young people

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Girls Guide to End Bullying: Resources for addressing bullying and can provide guidance on how to deal with it

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Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center: Resources for young people

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Learn how stress and anxiety are different, and how to deal with both

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Guide to dealing with family tension: tips to confront and cope with it

Here are some tips on dealing with family tension as well as how to cope with family drama when you need to take care of yourself
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Seize the Awkward: How to talk to a friend you are concerned about

Talking to your friend about mental health can be scary – but reaching out when you’re feeling down or when you see a friend struggling can make a huge difference.
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Scout by Sutter Health

Scout is a digital program that supports everyday resilience and mental health for teens, young adults, and their caregivers with an interactive evidence-based toolkit of information, activities, and resources.\\n\\nScout increases mental health literacy, reduces stigma, and regularly screens users for anxiety and depression with timely direct to seek clinical care whenever scores become moderate to severe. \\n\\nEnter code for a free sign up: scoutselfsea
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Francesca (she/they): navigating school with learning differences

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Learning Disabilities Association of America: Resources for students on understanding learning disabilities, negotiating the special education process, and advocating for yourself.

Resources for students on understanding learning disabilities, negotiating the special education process, and advocating for yourself.
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It Gets Better: A platform that uplifts, empowers, and connects LGBTQ+ youth through resources and media programming

(available in Spanish)
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Grounding techniques: Refocus yourself with these techniques

Grounding techniques help control anxiety by turning attention away from thoughts, memories, or worries, and refocusing on the present moment.
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Communication Skills Worksheets: Worksheets on how to communicate your feelings effectively

Worksheets on how to communicate your feelings effectively
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Day One: Journaling

The #1 app for journaling.
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Cybersmile Foundation: A quick guide on cyberbullying

Cybersmile Foundation: A quick guide on cyberbullying
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Crisis Text Line (Español): Text HOME To 741741 free, 24/7 Crisis Counseling

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Isheyla (she/her): experiencing racism and bullying in my school

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Amjad (he/him): navigating school and tough classes

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Be There: gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to step up and be there for one another.

Just talking about mental health isn’t enough. We need the knowledge, skills and confidence to step up and be there for one another.
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Love is Respect: Setting Boundaries

Definitions of boundaries, how to set them, and how to change boundaries