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Create a brochure that will create Mental Health awareness at West Hyattsville Baptist Church.(Electronic or Hard Copy)
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Create a PSA (Public Service Announcement) to create Mental Health awareness at West Hyattsville Baptist Church.

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This summer, on lawns all over my small hometown, a crop of signs appeared, bearing witness to what had happened in our area over the past year. Several teen suicides had rocked our quiet community in Oregon's Willamette Valley, and people were understandably distraught.

We asked the kinds of questions communities must confront when shocked and shaken by similar tragedies: Why? Why were teenagers taking their lives? Who was to blame for their despair? What could be done to stem the tide of loss?

The white and black signs, no larger than those that flourish during election season, were one mother's answer to these questions. On a weekend morning, Amy Wolff posted 20 signs around town, each with a singular slogan: "You Matter." "Don't Give Up." "Your Mistakes Do Not Define You." "You Are Worthy of Love." In just a few weeks, Wolff's campaign spread to other communities in Oregon and neighboring states.

Anecdotal evidence suggests young people, including students at Newberg's schools, have found hope in these messages; Wolff reports hearing from those who have been encouraged to persist in living despite their despair.

Yet for our community-and for many others, where one self-inflicted death is one too many-a small though significant positivity campaign cannot be the end of any effort to combat teen suicide. While affirming that "You Matter" is an important step in helping those struggling with mental illness diagnoses, communities need to take other significant actions to reach those who grapple moment by moment with despair and suicide ideation, particularly at such a young age.

According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the rate of suicide for girls aged 15-19 doubled between 2007 and 2015, and there was a smaller though significant uptick in suicide rates for boys. A Time article in late 2016 indicated that though there has been a substantial increase in teens who are depressed, the country has not seen corresponding growth in resources for mental health options.

In a 2014 study, more than three million adolescents in the US had a major depressive episode in the past year, and yet most schools and most communities remain unprepared to address the challenges they are facing. Given these startling statistics, our country's youth face a major mental health crisis: one that the church and its pro-life mission need to confront, urgently and compassionately.

Now more than ever, Christians are recognizing the need to reach those with mental health diagnoses. Writers like Sarah Lund and Amy Simpson name the stigma that often accompanies mental illness and challenge readers to see mental illness for what it is: a health condition caused by physiological changes in the brain, and one that can inflict tremendous suffering, especially if left untreated.

Yet, for many, the stigma of mental illness remains, and those in the church with diagnoses often suffer in silence. Having heard that the joy of the Lord is their strength or that they need only pray more to be healed or that happiness will accompany the faithful, many who suffer from mental illness keep their diagnoses a shameful secret.

One silent sufferer was Madison Holleran, an Ivy League athlete who, months into her first year of college, took her life in 2014. Her story is told in Kate Fagan's excellent new book, What Made Maddy Run: The Secret Struggles and Tragic Death of an All-American Teen. In What Made Maddy Run, Fagan-a writer for ESPN -narrates the last few months of Madison Holleran's life, using interviews with family and friends, alongside her texts, emails, and social media accounts, to piece together the potential forces that led Holleran to make her life-ending decision.

By all appearances, Holleran's was a picture-perfect life, and the 18-year-old's social media platforms presented an always-happy, always-positive identity. Even during her months' long battle with a deepening mental illness, Holleran attempted to front a different persona, making her death all the more shocking to many who knew her well.

While Fagan refrains from identifying any singular reason why Holleran took her own life, What Made Maddy Run suggests the stress of being a college athlete played a role. Holleran's experience as a Penn cross-country runner reflects the intense pressures put on young athletes.

More significantly, a majority of those with mental illnesses experience the onset of their disorder in late adolescence or early adulthood; for many, the transition to college exacerbates symptoms while also isolating the sufferer, who is often away from the support of family and close friends. The connectivity provided by the internet does little to mitigate that isolation, and for Holleran, compelled to present the best possible images of her life at Penn, social media intensified her loneliness rather than alleviating it.

Part of Fagan's reporting included analyzing Holleran's texts and browsing history. While there was no indication that Fagan was bullied online, this is another parental fear that accompanies internet access and its relationship to suicide, probably for good reason. In a recent court case, Michelle Carter was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for convincing her boyfriend to take his life; the documentary Audrie and Daisy (streaming on Netflix), provides chilling evidence that online bullying can have devastating consequences, especially for teen girls who have been sexually assaulted.

Unfortunately, a simple "You Matter" campaign probably would not have been enough to reach someone battling so intensely with a mental illness, as Holleran presumably was. Still, the ideology upon which the campaign was founded should be at the heart of the church's engagement with young people who struggle with mental illness diagnoses: the idea that every single person matters, because every person is an image bearer of our Creator.

Too often, though, our churches have provided mixed messages, at best. Some congregations convey that our mistakes really do define us and that those on our margins don't really matter enough for us to institute any real, long-lasting change to the way churches operate. The seemingly rigid legalism of some Christians conveys a sense that we need to be perfect-almost without sin-to be part of a Christian community; it's not surprising that a simple Google search of "being perfect as a Christian" yields over five million sources. Though we acknowledge our imperfection as followers of Jesus, we also hear that those with faith will not struggle-or, assuredly, they will not mention their struggles in their churches.

Reading What Made Maddy Run, I wondered how Holleran's life and Wolff's "You Matter" campaign might inspire churches to think differently about the young people in their communities who suffer from mental illnesses. What would it mean to let young people know- really know- that they matter? What would it mean to let them know their mistakes do not define them, and that they should persist in living, even when the challenges of mental illness diagnoses leave them reeling?

One mythology about suicide is that the more it is discussed, the more likely young people are to consider self-harm. Research has shown that this is not the case, and that talking about suicidal ideation does not increase the risk of suicide. Churches need to be discussing suicide more openly with their young people, and those who have struggled with thoughts of self-harm (and believe me, such people exist in every congregation) are perfectly positioned to help drive these discussions.

In my home community, Nate McIntyre, an admissions counselor at George Fox University, has been speaking in middle- and high-school groups about his experiences with depression, anxiety, and thoughts about suicide. McIntyre's talks have been one way to address teen suicide directly, allowing teens to see that real people have lived and survived (and even thrived) despite mental illness.

Discussions that destigmatize suicide also require that we change the language we use to talk about suicide. We may be inclined to say that suicide is a "selfish act" or that young people "gave up on life," but it's important to reframe our language to acknowledge that most often, suicide emerges out of a person's illness and an attempt to end deep, persistent suffering. Knowing this, even saying that someone "committed suicide" is problematic, as the connotation is that suicide is a crime to be committed, rather than a tragic act of desperation.

Naming the despair that can accompany mental illness can be difficult work, as can walking alongside those facing the challenges of parenting a teen with a mental illness. The human tendency toward avoiding discomfort sometimes means that those who are struggling face increased isolation when what they need most is connection to others. Being comfortable is the province of the privileged, though. Followers of Jesus are called to step toward, not away from, those who need support, love, and the acknowledgment that they exist and are worthy no matter the challenges they face.

Finally, those who work with young people in churches need to make suicide prevention a priority through both discussions and forums but also by informing teens about the resources available to them within their home communities. This effort needs to be comprehensive and should not necessarily target only those we assume are depressed. What Made Maddy Run provides an important reminder that sometimes we cannot easily identify those who are struggling most, and equipping all teens to recognize the warning signs that might lead to suicide is crucial.

When resources do not exist, it is imperative that churches themselves fill the gap, providing a safety net for people in their community who are struggling. And churches need to stay connected to the young adults in their congregations once they graduate high school and move on. As Fagan notes in What Made Maddy Run, this is a crucial time for young adults, and authentic connections to others, at home and elsewhere, are vital.

My sons and I have talked about the teen deaths that occurred in our hometown, and they are beginning to understand the gravity of mental illness, as well as how to reach out to peers who are struggling. I am grateful for Wolff's "You Matter" campaign because it has generated awareness in my hometown, and I have more confidence that if my boys need help, they will find ample resources and a loving church community to support them. I am also grateful that other local churches are changing the conversation about suicide. Newberg's Red Hills Church has even made a central component of its mission statement that "it's okay to not be okay" and is doing the intentional work needed to reach those who are suffering.

When teens who feel despair are bombarded with a million images telling them that everyone else is okay, this is the kind of message they need to hear. Fagan's What Made Maddy Run makes this point clear. And so, because Fagan's book has also informed my understanding of mental illness, I plan to make What Made Maddy Run a regular part of the first-year seminar I teach each year. Just like other teens, I want students starting at George Fox to recognize that they matter. This is the message they need to hear, not once or twice, but over and over again.

Melanie Springer Mock is a professor of English at George Fox University and the author or editor of five books, including Worthy: Finding Yourself in a World Expecting Someone Else (forthcoming from Herald Press, April 2018). Her essays and reviews have appeared in The Nation, The Chronicle of Higher Education, Adoptive Families, and Mennonite World Review, among others. She and her husband and sons live in Dundee, Oregon.

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With Rising Teen Suicides, the Church Can't Afford to Miss on Mental Health

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This summer, on lawns all over my small hometown, a crop of signs appeared, bearing witness to what had happened in our area over the past year. Several teen suicides had rocked our quiet community in Oregon's Willamette Valley, and people were understandably distraught.

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For some reason reaching out and getting necessary help is seen as a negative. There's like this unwritten law and it looks like this: DON'T struggle > DO struggle. It causes many students to feel like there's no hope for their challenges with mental health issues like depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and attempts, so they don't reach out, even in youth group.

We (the Church) need to change that, because God sees all life as valuable and filled with purpose. Our message to students needs to reflect these truths.

One of the things I've learned working with students who have struggled with mental health issues is that they are afraid to acknowledge it because of the stigma that if you're broken mentally then you're crazy, worthless, or a burden to everyone. I would say the number one thing I hear from students is that they don't want to be a burden and/or an inconvenience to anyone.

Here are three things you can do to destroy the stigma in your youth group:

Teach About Brokenness - Students need to understand that perfection is unachievable this side of heaven. They need to hear that God isn't looking for perfection. He's looking for people who are faithful to the process. Be faithful to the redemption process to the end.

Teach About How We All Struggle - Students need to know that they are not alone in their struggles. They need to hear from someone who is being faithful to the process in spite of their struggles.

Teach About How God Loves and Views Us - They need to hear that God's love can't be earned. It can only be received. Also, his acceptance of us isn't based on our ability to be perfect.

I actually got the opportunity to write a song. My goal was to encourage those who are struggling mentally, and with the stigma which comes with it. It's also about a summons to the church to be a bridge connecting those who are often overlooked to Jesus. And when I say "overlooked," I mean they have been deemed by some as demonic, sinful, not having enough faith, or being judged by God. So I pray that this video encourages someone and the church to do something.

So I pray that this video encourages someone to reach out, and I also pray this video encourages the Church to do something.

Hope it helps,

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Mental Health Stigma: Is it a reality for your youth group? - YouthMinistry.com

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For some reason reaching out and getting necessary help is seen as a negative. There's like this unwritten law and it looks like this: DON'T struggle > DO struggle. It causes many students to feel like there's no hope for their challenges with mental health issues like depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and attempts, so they don't reach out, even in youth group.

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To support the growing needs of children and teens, OnlineCounselingPrograms.com has gathered resources on mental health, learning and other related topics from sexual identity to study skills. Below is a compilation of lists, articles, guides and videos to help parents, teachers, professionals and adolescents themselves to assist in social, academic, behavioral and emotional development.

Mental and Emotional Health Resources

Calming Anxiety, Coping Skills for Kids: a therapist's look into different ways to address anxiety and anxious moments with the use of calming exercise for kids.

What Is Anxiety, Anxiety Canada: leading website in developing online, self-help and evidence-based resources on anxiety and anxiety disorders.

Anxiety Relief, Psych Central: guide with activities for parents and professionals providing techniques to help children with managing their anxiety.

Apps for Anxious Children, Anxiety: list of downloadable applications parents can use with tablets or cellphones for children dealing with anxiety.

Depression Resource Center, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: resource for parents and therapists on how to help adolescents with depression.

Sadness and Depression, Kids Health: self-help guide for kids on understanding sadness, depression, stress and coping skills.

Erika's Lighthouse: site that educates school communities about teen depression, eliminates the stigma associated with mental illness and empowers teens to take charge of their mental health.

Childhood Depression Screening, Brain Abilities: intuitive depression screening test meant for children to complete on their own.

Confronting Stigma Towards Youth Mental Health, Aviva Community Fund: video about reducing the stigma surrounding youth mental health issues.

Where Can Families Start? Supporting a Child or Youth with Mental Health Challenges, Kelty Mental Health: video on how parents can help their child cope with mental health issues.

Parenting Resource & Information, Healthy Place: guide for parents with children who have been diagnosed with a mental illness.

Life With Bob, Healthy Place: blog exclusively for parents by a parent with a child who has bipolar disorder.

Any Disorder Among Children, National Institute of Mental Health: statistical report on the prevalence of mental health disorders in children from age 8 to 18.

2019 Children's Mental Health Report, Child Mind Institute: statistical report on the negative effects of mental health disorders in school, early intervention programs and school-wide behavior plans.

Mental Illness Education for Kids, Susie Shep: video with small animated drawings explaining mental illness in a way that children can best understand.

Anxiety and Teens, WebMD: information for parents and professionals to help them understand anxiety in teenagers and adolescents and what interventions and support can be provided.

Youth - AnxietyBC, AnxietyCanada: resource for teens who may be suffering from anxiety.

Children and Teens - Anxiety and Depression, Anxiety and Depression Association of America: guide to help educate parents, teenagers and professionals about evidenced-based treatment options for anxiety in teenagers and children.

National Eating Disorders, National Eating Disorders Association: organization that supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.

The Media and Body Image, Mirror-Mirror: resource providing education on anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and compulsive eating.

Mindfulness for Teens - Resources, Mindfulness For Teens: comprehensive list of mindfulness apps, books, websites, classes and programs for teenagers.

Mental Health Facts, Children and Teens, National Alliance on Mental Illness (PDF, 1.5 MB): infographic on the relevance of mental health concerns in children and teens.

20 Confessions from Teens With Mental Illness, Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program: quoted experiences on mental health from teens, for teens.

Living With a Mental Disorder, Buzzfeed News: video that describes what it's like to live with mental illness as a teenager.

10 Facts About Teens and Mental Health, Health Tricks: video about mental health facts and teenagers.

Mental Health: The Basics - Introduction, ClickView: video providing an introductory review of mental health.

Training Programs, Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide: site dedicated to preventing teen suicide.

Save a Friend: Tips for Teens to Prevent Suicide, National Association of School Psychologists: resource with tools and knowledge for teenagers to recognize suicidal warning signs in their friends and what they can do to help.

Suicide Prevention, PBS: resource for educators and professionals to address suicide prevention with teenagers; a lesson plan with materials, video, links and classroom exercises is included.

About Suicide, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: organization for those affected by suicide with a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action.

Talking With Kids About Suicide, Psychology Today: article for parents that teaches children about suicide and provides simplistic examples of storytelling to make the concept of suicide more relatable to children.

Teen Depression, National Institute of Mental Health: organization providing mental health education, resources and clinical trial research for certain diagnoses.

Depression, Teen Mental Health: information about depression, including how to identify risk factors for depression and what to do if you are concerned about yourself or someone else with depression, for all audiences.

Helpline, Teen Line Online: peer support line resource for teens, by teens; available 6 p.m.-10 p.m. daily.

Social and Emotional Health Resources

Family Tools for Expressing Emotions, anderbilt University (PDF, 5MB) parental guide on how to teach your children about expressing emotions.

Five Steps of Emotion Coaching, Parenting Counts: Discusses a step-by-step process for parents to emotionally coach their children.

Feelings Games, PBS Kids: online games that parents can use with their children to guide them on addressing feelings and emotions.

Understanding Temperament, Center for Parenting Education: article geared toward assisting parents in understanding the spectrum of emotions in young children.

10 Tips to Help Your Child With Anger, Aha! Parenting: parental guide on how to help children constructively regulate and deescalate their anger.

Anger Management Activities, School Counseling Files: complete guide for professionals and teachers that lists resources and visualizations to assist children in identifying anger and how to process the feelings associated with it.

Anger Management for Children, Scholastic: guide with important strategies for parents to teach children how to identify and control their anger.

Improving Kids' Social Skills, Parents Magazine: guide to help parents learn about different social milestones children should have at different ages.

Teaching Social Skills, LD Online: resource developed for parents and professionals on teaching about social skills, learning abilities and ADHD.

Activities to Help with Social Skills, Friendship Circle: 12 activities parents can do with their children to help improve their social skills.

Inventive Games, KQED: video game-based activities and inventive games that supply children with learnings about social skills.

Self-Concept Development, Scholastic: intelligent and detailed breakdown about the identity development processes children take at each milestone.

How to Build Your Child's Self Esteem, Today's Parent: parental guide with 11 ways to help your child build a positive and healthy self-esteem.

Activities for Kids, Kids Play And Create: activity-based creative resource centered on self-esteem-improving exercises and character-building activities.

Tips for Parents, More Self Esteem: site where parents can find more information about low self-esteem.

Body Image and Self-Esteem, Kids Health: information for helping teenagers and adolescents understand what body image is and how their self-esteem can be affected.

15 Great Self-Esteem-Building Activities and Exercises for Teens and Adults, Enlightenment Portal: resource with self-esteem building exercises for teens.

Positive Cultural Identity, Project Cornerstone: document for adults with materials and activities to promote the invaluable asset of positive cultural identity among children.

Identity Charts, Facing History: graphic tool for teachers and professionals to use when helping children and adolescents understand self-identity.

Toolkit: Identity Development, ACT for Youth: resource for teachers and professionals on how to explain identity development to adolescents.

Adolescence and Internet Identity, Psychology Today: guide for parents on how the internet can negatively affect their child's identity.

Your Teen's Search for Identity, Psych Central: parent resource on how to help their child understand what it means to develop an identity for themselves.

Recognizing Learning Disabilities in Teens, Parenthetical: parent-focused site used to help recognize learning disabilities.

Supporting the Emotional Needs of Kids With Learning Disabilities, Child Mind Institute: guide for parents on how to support the emotional needs of a child with a learning disability.

Academics and Learning Resources

Help My Child with Academics, U.S. Department of Education: resource for parents about various aspects of improving academics in children.

Academic Resources, Parent Toolkit: list of academic resources by topic and state for parents and professionals.

What Is Character?, Character.org: site for parents and educators about the basics of character education and how to develop healthy character development in children.

Elementary School Health, Kids Health: list of 10 ways for parents to help their child's academic experience be more positive and productive; gives examples of tactics to become more involved in a child's school life.

Good Character: resource about character education, including lesson plans, activities, programs and "how-to" instructions for character education.

Character Education in PreK & Kindergarten, Scholastic: list of activities for educators to help children develop their personal character.

Learning Disabilities Association of America: support and research site for parents who are either new to the world of learning disabilities or who have with extensive experience.

Motivating Kids to Practice, Sylvan Learning: guide designed for teaching parents on how to healthily motivate their children to study and create a routine.

100 Kid Activities to Build Character, Moments a Day: resource that features 100 activities that can be done with children to practice character skill building.

National Center for Learning Disabilities: educational site that offers a full list of programs and advocacy resources and a catalogue of studies.

Smart Kids With Learning Disabilities: resource that educates, guides and inspires parents of children with learning disabilities or ADHD; also helps parents recognize their children's significant gifts and talents.

Through Your Child's Eyes, Understood: information for parents and professionals about what it is like to have a learning disability or deficit as a child.

Homework and Study Habits, Child Development Info: list of recommendations for parents to use with their children to create a positive and productive study environment during homework and test prep.

Everyday Study Skills, Scholastic: overview for fostering healthy studying and forming good study habits that start in the classroom and transfer to a student's' home life.

30 Character-Building Ideas and Activities for School, Sign Up Genius: list of character-building exercises for educators to use.

5-Minute Film Festival: Resources for Teaching About Character, Edutopia: videos for teens that explain character development in self and others.

Career and Professional Development Resources

Preparing Kids for Careers, Education World: in-depth review of Bureau of Labor Statistics data for the period of 1998-2008, revealing a number of occupations that are likely to be in demand in the coming decade and beyond.

K-12 Resources, Bureau of Labor Statistics: K-12 resource guide providing tools, games, quizzes and resources for teachers.

Act for Youth: resource for professionals, families and children about positive youth development.

College Planning Resources for College-Bound Teens, Live Career: resource for parents and teens on critical college planning and college admissions articles with tutorials written especially for college-bound teens.

10 Things Parents of College-Bound Students Need to Do, US News & World Report: list of 10 things that parents of children going to college need to know about the college process from research to acceptance and moving in.

Helpful Resources to Share With High School Graduates, Edutopia: information for recent high school graduates on how to choose a major, how to apply for financial aid and what to expect as an incoming college freshman.

Federal Student Aid, U.S. Department of Education: resource for parents and teens on how to apply for financial aid; provides information on deadlines, how to apply and what information is required to qualify for financial aid.

5 Things Parents Need to Know About Financial Aid, Scholarship America: resource for parents on what they need to know about financial aid.

The 10 Best Sites to Search for Scholarships, USA Today: resource for parents and teens that provides tools on the steps to start the scholarship search.

Scholarships - Resources, Scholarships: guide for scholarship searches and directory, allowing students, parents or professionals to narrow down scholarships by state, school, education level and SAT score.

College Scholarships: search engine for researching college grants and scholarships. You can filter by gender, award amount, loans, and ethnicity.

The Best Scholarship Search Platforms of 2018, Reviews: ranking of scholarship platforms based on functionality, scholarship availability, ease of use, tools and offering of additional resources.

Career Exploration for Teens, Inside Jobs: guide for parents to start the conversation on careers that shows how a teen's interests, skills and personality type can lend itself to certain careers and success later on in life.

My Future, My Future: site for teens to help explore career options, including careers versus college and the benefits of considering the military.

Career Personality & Aptitude Test (for Students), Test Yourself Psych Tests: career aptitude measurement that parents and teachers can have students and teens take to see what careers may align with their personalities.

Family and Relationships Resources

Up to Parents: site that shows separated and divorced parents how to develop better futures for their families and themselves by focusing on meeting their children's needs.

Dealing with Divorce, Sesame Street: kid-focused resource that utilizes Sesame Street videos and characters to help simplify and explain the concept of divorce to children of various ages.

Children and Divorce, Mayo Clinic: in-depth guide on how to help parents assist their children with a divorce or separation.

Information for Professionals, Pedro Carroll: resource with ways that teachers and professionals can share resources and knowledge with children in their classrooms who are dealing with parental divorce.

(Divorce) Recommendations for Teachers Parents, University of Delaware (PDF, 33KB): guide that enlists strategies for parents and teachers to work together in the classroom and at home to help with the post-divorce transition for children.

Gender Spectrum - Teens, Gender Spectrum: resource that helps to create gender-sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens.

LGBT Youth Resources, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: list providing government agencies and community organizations for LGBT youth to help support positive environments for all LGBT supporters.

Sexuality, gender identity and teenagers, Parents ReachOut: supportive resource for parents to learn more about sexuality and the concept of gender.

Comprehensive List of LGBTQ+ Vocabulary Definitions, It's Pronounced Metrosexual: guide to gender identity terms and definitions that explores both the common and uncommon terms that may be brought up in daily conversation about gender fluidity and identity.

10 Tips on How to Come Out As LGBT to Family and Friends, The Guardian: article reviewing different ways to tell your family and friends about your sexual identity.

Promoting Healthy Relationship Development in Teens, Part I: How Dating Smart in Youth Can Foster Better Relationships in Adulthood, University of Florida (PDF, 1.2MB): guide for parents and professionals on how to foster healthy relationship development in teenagers with a quiz at the end to help understand basic compatibility in young relationships.

Teenage relationships: Romance & Intimacy, Raising Children: discussion points for parents on how to create conversations on all aspects of teen relationships covering sexual, intimate and young relationships and the ramifications of domestic abuse.

Am I in a Healthy Relationship? Kids Health: teen-based resource discussing what makes a relationship healthy or abusive, what do teens think is the most important in a relationship, how to break up respectfully and how to get over a breakup.

Parents Reachout: site for parents to help their teenagers navigate conflict within the family.

Managing Parent-Teen Conflict, RG Lewis (PDF, 3.2MB): handbook geared toward educating parents and teens on family conflict and how to resolve them.

Handling Sibling Rivalry, Child Development Info: resource for parents to address conflict between siblings. Behavior management and parenting techniques are included.

10 Important Conflict Resolution Skills for Teenagers, Mom Junction: article for parents providing the "10 Commandments" on how to teach children healthy conflict resolution.

Conflict Resolution, Kids Health (PDF, 2.2MB): resource for teachers and professionals on how to teach, utilize and practice conflict resolutions in the classroom.

Health and Safety Resources

Child Help: site that meets the physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs of abused, neglected and at-risk children.

Child Abuse Resource Center, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: toolkit for parents and therapists on how to help children suffering from abuse.

The Underwear Rule Guide, NSPCC: explanation for children about sexual abuse and how to prevent them from being a victim of such heinous acts.

Warning Signs of Youth Violence, American Psychological Association: resource for teens and parents to help recognize the warning signs of possible violence in teenagers.

Physical Abuse, National Child Traumatic Stress Network: resource list focused on various forms of trauma and abuse in children and teenagers.

Recovery: Helping Children & Teens, Phoenix Australia: resource for parents and professionals to help teens or children who have experienced trauma.

Resources for Pregnant Teens, Pregnancy Love To Know: toolkit for pregnant teens on how to tell your parents, friends and classmates.

Discovering Your Teenage Daughter Is Pregnant: 10 Tips for Parents, Psych Central: parent-focused resource offering advice on how to have a productive conversation with your child after you've found out that she is pregnant.

About Teen Pregnancy, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: guide for parents, teachers, professionals and teenagers that provides statistics on teen pregnancy, including pregnancy by age, race and grade level.

Planned Parenthood: organization that provides information for parents, teens, educators and professionals on reproductive health and how to stay protected against sexually transmitted diseases.

Drug Abuse - Children & Teens, National Institute on Drug Abuse: information for parents, teens and professionals about how different drugs affect the brain and body.

Teen Drug Abuse - A Guide for Parents & Educators, Addiction Resource: guide to help teens and their loved ones stay on the road to recovery and successfully overcome addiction for life.

14 Drug Education Activities, Scholastic: professional-focused complete book of printable skills pages, including activities that support reading comprehension, graphing skills, sequencing skills and critical thinking.

Teens - Drug Abuse, National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens: site offering science-based resources to educate teens and parents on the scope of various addictions.

Bullying and Substance Abuse: Who It Affects and Why, Drug Rehab: site dedicated to assisting adults and teens who are battling addiction and mental health issues.

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133 Mental Health and Learning Resources for Kids and Teens

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To support the growing needs of children and teens, OnlineCounselingPrograms.com has gathered resources on mental health, learning and other related topics from sexual identity to study skills. Below is a compilation of lists, articles, guides and videos to help parents, teachers, professionals and adolescents themselves to assist in social, academic, behavioral and emotional development.