Anxiety & Depression
Moodiness, lethargy, and reluctance to go to school are all common behaviors in young people at some stage of childhood or adolescence. But they can also signal something more serious. You can play a substantial role in shaping your child’s emotional health by modeling healthy emotional behaviors, providing a stable and supportive home environment, and knowing what signs might indicate something is wrong.
Recognizing Anxiety Signs in your Child
Your child's mental well-being is just as important as their physical health. Recognizing the signs of anxiety early can help you provide the support and reassurance they need to navigate their emotions.
Understanding Depression in Children
Children can experience depression, which goes beyond temporary sadness and affects their daily lives. Understanding the signs and offering support can help them navigate their emotions and find the help they need.
Supporting Your Child Through Depression
This handout gives practical tips and guidance on helping your child navigate their emotions and find the support they need.
Identifying Signs of Stress in your Children and Teens
Young people, like adults, experience stress. This handout provides tips for parents on how recognize signs of stress in their kids.
Maintaining Healthy Levels of Stress in Your Children
While some amount of stress is normal and should be expected, an overwhelming amount of stress can be unhealthy and quickly take a toll on a child’s developing mind and body.
Understanding Youth Suicide: Signs, Risks, and How to Help
Parents, friends, and other trusted adults are in a key position to identify the signs of teen suicide and get help. This document highlights the key risk factors and warning signs of teen suicide and ways to respond.
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder
Help your child manage Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) with this handout. This resource provides practical tips, insights, and support strategies tailored for parents to recognize and address SAD symptoms in kids and teens.
5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique
The 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique is a stress-management exercise that uses the five senses to help you focus on the present moment. It can help reduce anxiety, improve concentration, and regulate emotions.
Feelings Thermometer
The Feelings Thermometer is a visual tool that helps you (kids and adults) measure how you are doing emotionally and what steps you can take to shift your mood when things are getting tough.
Finger Tracing Cards
Print and cut out these finger tracing calming flash cards to use when you need some quiet, relaxing time. Each card has a different shaped trail to trace with your finger while you relax and breathe. This set comes with 27 finger tracing cards, and a cover card.