KidsHealth Quick read
Mental Health (for Teens) (opens in a new tab, leaves TeenWell)
This section has information on mental health conditions that can affect teens.
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Lesson 4.5 of 5
Getting Help: Therapy & Talking to Adults
What actually happens in therapy, and how do I bring it up at home?
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KidsHealth Quick read
Going to a Therapist (for Teens) (opens in a new tab, leaves TeenWell)
Getting help with emotions is the same as getting help with a medical problem like asthma or diabetes. Here's how therapy works and how it helps.
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School Counselors (for Teens) (opens in a new tab, leaves TeenWell)
School counselors can give you all sorts of tips and support on solving problems and making good decisions. Find out all the ways counselors can help students.
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Child Mind Institute Quick read
How to Talk to Your Parents About Getting Help - Child Mind Institute (opens in a new tab, leaves TeenWell)
Speaking up for yourself is the first step to feeling better. Making your parents aware that its time for you to be getting help with psychiatric issues.
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JED Quick read
Seize the Awkward | Talk With A Friend About Mental Health (opens in a new tab, leaves TeenWell)
Having a conversation about mental health might be uncomfortable, but it can make all the difference. Check out these tools – from conversation guides to tips –that can help you help those in need. Created by the Ad Council with NAMI and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
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NAMI 5–10 min
Types of Conditions | NAMI (opens in a new tab, leaves TeenWell)
A mental illness is a condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling, behavior or mood. These conditions deeply impact day-to-day living and may also affect the ability to relate to others.
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MedlinePlus 5–10 min
Teen Mental Health: MedlinePlus (opens in a new tab, leaves TeenWell)
Being a teenager can be stressful, and some teens will struggle with their mental health. But help is available. Learn the warning signs and when to get help.
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ANAD Talk to someone Quick read
Eating Disorders Helpline | Support & Resources | ANAD (opens in a new tab, leaves TeenWell)
ANAD's free, eating disorders Helpline is available for support, resources, and referrals. Call today to begin your recovery journey!
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ANAD Interactive 5–10 min
Eating Disorder Peer Support Groups | ANAD - National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (opens in a new tab, leaves TeenWell)
ANAD offers free eating disorder peer support groups that provide a virtual space for individuals seeking community in their recovery journey.
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ANAD Interactive Quick read
Request a Peer Support Mentor | Eating Disorder Support | ANAD (opens in a new tab, leaves TeenWell)
ANAD's Recovery Mentor program offers free, one-on-one virtual support by pairing individuals in eating disorder recovery with trained mentors who have lived experience.
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SAMHSA Talk to someone Quick read
National Helpline for Mental Health, Drug, Alcohol Issues (opens in a new tab, leaves TeenWell)
SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
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Teen Line Talk to someone Quick read
Teen Line Crisis Support | Free & Confidential Hotline (opens in a new tab, leaves TeenWell)
Get immediate help with Teen Line's hotline support. Call, text, email, or join the discussion board to connect with peers and access mental health care.
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Teen Line Chat Quick read
Email Teen Line | Get Support from Didi Hirsch (opens in a new tab, leaves TeenWell)
Email Teen Line for peer support from teens who understand. Share what's on your mind and get help with whatever you're going through. We're here.
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