Mental Health

This webpage offers strategies and examples of how caregivers can support their child’s physical and mental health with fun, easy summer activities. The strategies provided will help students prepare mentally, physically, and emotionally for the upcoming school year with activities that can be conducted alone or with others. Learn more.   ...

This dataset explores what students are struggling with mentally and emotionally almost two years into the pandemic, what help they’re currently seeking, and what colleges and universities can do to offer more counseling and wellness services that meet students’ needs. Survey data was collected from students at more than 100 ...

This data snapshot (PDF, 1 page) details the characteristics and trends of youth victims of suicide and homicide in 2020. While the number of youth suicide victims changed little from 2019 to 2020, the number of youth homicide victims increased 47 percent. Learn more (PDF, 1 page).  

This evaluation of the Interconnected Systems Framework is designed to provide guidance on interconnecting school support systems for behavior and mental health. This research affirms that access to interconnected resources will further improve school climate and student equity. Learn more. 

This webpage showcases a number of online resources dedicated to awareness and treatment of mental health concerns, including a classroom resource on helping teens nurture their mental and emotional health. Learn more.  

This toolkit (PDF, 101 pages) aims to:  Improve resources and access to healthcare for Native transgender and TwoSpirit youth facing barriers to accessing healthcare   Increase healthcare provider awareness of issues faced by transgender/TwoSpirit youth in Native communities  Provide youth, families, and providers with tools to serve as advocates for their strong and resilient ...

This resource (PDF, 15 pages) is intended for community members and program staff. It aims to successfully integrate the voice, expertise, and resources from all community members to improve the health and well-being of 2SLGBTQ youth. Learn more (PDF, 15 pages).  

This webpage discusses the importance of sleep in adolescent physical and mental health. The site also explores the recommended amount of sleep for middle and high school students and provides tips for caregivers to support healthy sleep habits in children and adolescents. Learn more.  

This infographic (PDF, 2 pages) highlights the prevalence of youth mental health challenges, information to help address the mental health needs of students, and a sampling of resources, programs, and tools available on SchoolSafety.gov to support K-12 communities in these efforts. Learn more (PDF, 2 pages).  ...