Mental Health Resource Links
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES for TEENS and FAMILIES
Adolescence brings rapid change—and with it, unique pressures from school, friends, family and social media. At Thrive of Clermont, we believe teen mental health matters because early support builds resilience, healthy coping skills and stronger connections that last a lifetime.
Whether you’re a teen looking for strategies to manage stress or a parent seeking ways to help, you’ll find practical tips below.
If you’re in crisis and need immediate help:
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Call 9-1-1 if you or someone else is in imminent danger.
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Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 to connect 24/7 with trained counselors Florida Department of Health.
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Florida Abuse Hotline (child/adult abuse): 1-800-962-2873 MyFLFamilies.
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Domestic Violence Hotline (statewide): 1-800-500-1119 (TTY 1-800-621-4202) jud11.flcourts.org.
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Harbor House of Central Florida (24-hour local domestic violence support): (407) 886-2856 Harbor House of Central Florida.
Check out the topics below for self-help resources designed to empower your journey toward greater well-being.
Helping a Friend:
“I’m scared for my friend, what do I do?”
Recognizing the Signs:
“How do I know I need help, and what type of help is right for me?”
Building Resilience & Coping Skills:
Developing mindfulness, self-care, and coping strategies for challenges
Crown Adolescent -Health-Building Resilience in Adolescents
An article outlining strategies and actionable tips for teens to manage stress and adversity.
Kids First Services -Building Coping Skills in Teens
A resource explaining how to develop a toolkit of coping strategies like mindfulness and positive self-talk.
Self-Harm Prevention:
Recognizing signs of self-harm and knowing how to get help early
Crisis Text Line – Help for Self-Harm
Provides immediate, free, and confidential support via text for teens struggling with self-harm.
Mind – Coping with Self-Harm for 11-18 Year Old's
Information and support on understanding self-harm and strategies to cope with it.
RCPSYCH (PDF) Young People Who Self-Harm:
A Guide for School Staff
A handout designed for schools that can also be shared with teens to help understand and address self-harming behaviors.
Parent-Teen Communication:
A guide for parents to talk effectively with their teens about mental health.
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Tamarack Center A Parent's Guide for Supporting Teen Mental Health
Offers strategies to build trust, improve communication, and support your teen’s emotional needs.
Children’s Hospital Colorado
A Parent’s Guide to Teen Mental Health
A comprehensive guide that provides parents with tips for recognizing and discussing mental health issues.
UNICEF Parenting
11 Tips for Communicating with Your Teen
Practical, evidence-based communication tips to help parents build stronger, open relationships with their teens.
Digital Wellbeing:
Managing screen time and social media to support mental health.
Time Well Spent Discussion Guide
A conversation guide that encourages teens (and parents) to reflect on healthy social media use.
Digital Wellbeing Redefined (Academic)
A paper presenting a user-centered approach to promote positive social media engagement instead of just reducing screen time.
“Can't Stop Scrolling? 6 Ways to Use Social Media Without Getting Addicted”
A recent article offering practical tips for teens to balance screen time and avoid digital overuse.
Academic Pressure:
Balancing academic expectations with personal well-being.
Eddins Counseling Coping With Academic Stress:
Strategies for Teens
Discusses ways to manage perfectionism and reduce stress to achieve a healthier academic balance.
Building Resilience in Teenagers Facing Academic Pressures
An article focused on practical strategies to help teens build resilience amid school demands.
Bold Health Inc – Coping With Academic Pressure: Tips from a Teen Psychiatrist
Provides insight and actionable advice from a specialist on managing academic stress.
Dealing with Grief:
Coping with loss and the process of bereavement
Center for Loss & Life Transition Helping Teenagers Cope With Grief
A resource with supportive advice for teens experiencing loss and bereavement.
University of Rochester Children’s Hospital
How to Help a Grieving Teenager
A practical guide for supporting teens in processing grief with honest communication and care.
Calvary Hospital Coping With Grief:
Activities for Children & Teens
Offers creative activities to help teens express and process their grief in a supportive setting.
The Sixth Stage of Grief Workbook
David Kessler’s workbook guides users through his groundbreaking model that goes beyond the traditional five stages. Although not exclusively for teens, its clear exercises and compassionate approach can support young people learning to process loss with more love than pain.
“How Grief and Loss Can Feel Like a Ball in a Box”
Teen Grief Episode from This Beautiful Ugly
In this episode, the hosts discuss how teenagers uniquely experience loss. The conversation provides insights into teen-specific grief responses and practical advice for both teens and the adults who support them.
Substance Use & Abuse Awareness:
Understanding how substance use impacts mental health and recognizing warning signs
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
The official site provides teen-friendly resources and information on prevention and treatment.
Teen Drug Abuse: Help Your Teen Avoid Drugs
An article explaining factors that contribute to substance abuse in teens along with prevention tips.
Early Warning Signs of Teen Substance Use
Discusses behavioral and physical indicators that may suggest substance use and offers prevention advice.
Managing Anxiety:
Techniques and strategies for coping with anxiety.
5 Ways to Cope With Anxiety (for Teens)
Offers easy-to-understand tips (like breathing exercises) specifically designed for teens experiencing anxiety.
Anxiety Worksheets for Teens
Free downloadable worksheets that guide teens through anxiety management exercises and mindfulness techniques.
Elevate Counseling AZ Is Your Teen Battling Anxiety? A-B-C Coping Skills
A practical article outlining a step-by-step approach to help teens identify triggers and apply coping strategies.
Managing Depression:
Recognizing signs of depression and knowing when and how to seek help
Mayo Clinic – Teen Depression: Symptoms and Causes
A comprehensive overview of depression in teens, including common symptoms and steps to seek help.
Depression in Teenage Girls: Signs, Causes and Treatment
Focuses on understanding depression among teen girls, offering insights into symptoms and treatment options.
National Institute of Mental Health – Depression Publication
An in-depth resource on depression covering its types, symptoms, and treatment, useful for both teens and their families.
How To Use Behavioral Activation (BA)
To Overcome Depression (Online Guide)
This free guide from Psychology Tools outlines a step-by-step process of behavioral activation—explaining how increasing activity and scheduling valued actions can improve mood. It also incorporates cognitive coping strategies (like monitoring thoughts and aligning them with one’s values) for a well-rounded approach.
Behavioral Activation Worksheet (Therapist Aid)
This interactive worksheet is designed to help teens break the cycle of depression by planning and engaging in meaningful activities. It offers practical tips for both activating behavior and challenging negative thought patterns, making it a useful tool for cognitive coping.
Behavioral Activation for Depression
Coping Skills for Kids & Teens (YouTube Video)
A concise video resource aimed at younger audiences, this video explains how behavioral activation works to lift mood by engaging in pleasant and purposeful activities. It’s especially helpful for teens who are beginning to learn concrete ways to manage depressive symptoms.
Teen Crisis & Safety:
Preventing teen suicide, recognizing early warning signs, and knowing how to act in an emergency
Florida Department of Health – Suicide Prevention
A resource with immediate action steps, hotline information, and crisis intervention for when a teen is in danger.
Family First Teen Suicide Prevention:
How to Protect Your Child
Provides guidance on recognizing risk factors and protective measures for teen suicide prevention.
National Institute of Mental Health
Warning Signs of Suicide (Infographic)
An easy-to-share infographic outlining key warning signs of suicide to help teens and those around them act quickly.
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