Tips for Teens: Get a Strong Start to the School Year
Starting a new school year can be an exciting yet overwhelming time. With new classes, responsibilities, and social dynamics, it’s important to begin on the right foot. By setting clear goals, establishing a solid routine, staying organized, and getting involved Read more >>
Validation – What It Is and Why It’s Important
Validation is the communication that someone’s experience, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors make sense, even if we don’t agree with it. Read more >>
Digital Mental Health and Identity Affirmation Tool for LGBTQ+ Youth [web resource]
Hopelab, in collaboration with CenterLink, and It Gets Better Project, created imi, a free, digital, research-backed, mental health and identity affirmation tool. Read more >>
Trans Youth Equality Foundation [web resource]
The Trans Youth Equality Foundation provides education, advocacy and support for transgender, nonbinary and gender non-conforming children and youth and their families. Read more >>
What Is an Existential Crisis?
An existential crisis is an umbrella term that encompasses any uneasy feelings concerning the meaning of life. These thoughts typically come down to two foundational questions: Who am I and what is my purpose in life? Read more >>
Dear Stress, I’m Over You. [downloadable]
Dear Stress is a resource to help young people manage stress with three easy strategies – available in English and Spanish. This toolkit includes two sizes for sharing as a handout or small poster and includes a slide deck that Read more >>
Soluna — California’s Free Mental Health App for Youth Ages 13-25
Soluna, from California’s CalHOPE program, offers free, confidential mental health support for 13- to 25-year-olds in California. Where you can find Soluna Soluna is available on both iOS and Android, providing youth and young adults aged 13-25 with immediate access Read more >>
California Launches Free Digital Behavioral Health Platforms for Children and Families
On January 16, 2024, California’s Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) launched the Behavioral Health Virtual Services Platform – two free behavioral health services apps for all families with kids, teens, and young adults ages 0-25. Read more >>
Music & Mental Health as a Catalyst for Change – Voices of Compassion Podcast
In this episode we have the opportunity to hear about the remarkable journey of Sean Nesamoney, who was a high school student with a love and talent for music. It’s a testament to the synergy between music and mental health, Read more >>
Embracing My ADHD – Voices of Compassion Podcast
In a world where ADHD is often overshadowed by its challenges, this episode offers a refreshing perspective that focuses on uncovering its strengths. Listen now for an insightful conversation with Ross Loofbourrow, a millennial who not only lives with ADHD Read more >>
