Teen Mental Health: Resources for Parents & Caregivers

Adolescence is a time of significant change and growth, marked by unique emotional, social, and psychological challenges.  As a parent or caregiver, you can play a vital role in nurturing your teen’s mental wellness.

Whether you’re seeking guidance on how to initiate conversations about mental health, want to promote resilience and self-care in your teen, or are searching for strategies to help you foster resilience, open communication, and overall well-being in your teens, these resources can help.

You’re not alone on this journey. If you or your teen needs someone to talk to, please reach out to a CHC Care Coordinator to set up a free 30-minute consultation.

Voices of Compassion Podcasts

How to Connect With Your Teen: Communicating with Curiosity and Compassion

Existential Angst in Youth

Girls & Mental Health

A Teen’s Journey with Anxiety

Building Resilience

Why Sleep Matters to Mental Health

Isolation & Loneliness

How to Talk With Teens About Mental Health

Understanding Anxiety: What is Typical and What Is Not

The Teen Brain: What Are They Thinking?

Teen Mental Health

Is My Teenager Depressed or Moody?

How to Help Teen Girls’ Mental Health Struggles – 6 Research-Based Strategies for Parents, Teachers and Friends

How to Show Up for Teens When Big Emotions Arise

Helping Your Anxious Teen Cope with a Panic Attack

10 Tips for Building Resilience in Children and Teens

What to Do If Your Teen Refuses to Go to Counseling

Talking to Your Teen

Communicating With Your Teen—How to Approach Conversations With Empathy and Understanding

How to Talk to Teens: Top 10 Tips for Effective Communication

Conversation Tools for Talking With Teens

Resources on Grief and Loss

Helping Teens With Grief

How to Help a Grieving Teen

Parents’ Guide to Talking to Adolescents About Death

Helping Teenagers Cope with Grief