Mental Health Resources

Mental Health and Wellness Resources for Young Adults from NJ's COVID-19 Information Hub
Growth Mindset Videos: 10 TED Talks to Share with Your Children from Childhood 101
From LINK for Counselors: topics include anxiety, depression, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, social anxiety disorder, phobias, bipolar, substance abuse disorder
Students' Guide to Stress Relief & Mindfulness: From the NPHS Counseling Department
TED Talk: Don't Suffer from Your Depression in Silence
TED Talk: How to practice emotional first aid
Understanding Stress: From Western Governors University (mostly about stress in college, but offers a good foundation and universal tips)

Hotlines for Students in Need

2nd Floor Youth Helpline: 888-222-2228 (call or text)- 24/7 Confidential and anonymous hotline that helps NJ youth and young adults ages 10-24 find solutions to the problems faced at home, school, or play
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255): 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - Find treatment facilities confidentially and anonymously
NJ Hopeline: 1-855-654-6735 - 24/7 Peer Support & Suicide Prevention Hotline

Teenagers are More Stressed than Ever. Who's to Blame? - Philadelphia Magazine
Digital Self-Harm: The Dark Underbelly of Adolescent Online Angst - Counseling Connection