One of NAMI’s main goals is to ensure that people get help early. Since mental health conditions typically begin during childhood, adolescence or young adulthood, we have compiled essential information and resources intended to help young people get the mental health support they need.
Teen line – Mental Health Services
Teen Line provides support, resources, and hope to young people through a hotline of professionally trained teen counselors, and outreach programs that de-stigmatize and normalize mental health.
Self-Care Guide – A reflection on our individual wellness
This guide was designed to help individuals have a better understanding of why self-care is important and what they can do for self-care when working in Mental Health.
Prioritizing your Mental Health
This resource goes into the importance of self-care for Behavioral Healthcare Providers, and explains why making self-care a priority is essential when you work in behavioral healthcare.
Talking With Children: Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
This fact sheet provides parents, caregivers, and teachers with strategies for helping children manage their stress during an infectious disease outbreak. It describes potential reactions among youth and the support adults can provide to help them.