Here are some great resources that students in grades 7-9 can use to support their mental and emotional wellness, develop coping skills, and manage stress:
Calm App (for Teens): Offers guided meditations, sleep stories, and breathing exercises to help teens manage stress and anxiety. Parents and students can use this resource for a calming break.
Headspace for Teens: Another excellent app with mindfulness exercises, specifically designed to help young people focus, relax, and sleep better.
Headspace
Todoist: A simple, free task manager that students can use to organize homework, assignments, and personal goals.
Google Keep: Allows students to create notes, lists, and reminders to stay organized and on top of schoolwork.
The "GoZen!" Program: An online resource designed to help students learn coping skills for anxiety, stress, and emotional regulation through animated videos and fun exercises.
Teen Mental Health (Canada): This site offers valuable information on understanding mental health and wellness, with resources specifically for youth.
Teen Mental Health
Smiling Mind: A free app that offers mindfulness and meditation programs for young people to help with stress, focus, and emotional balance.
Kids Help Phone (Canada): Provides 24/7 free, confidential support through phone, text, or online chat for young people who are struggling emotionally. Students can talk to a trained counselor anytime.
Website: Kids Help Phone
Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Text: Text "CONNECT" to 686868
Crisis Text Line: If students are feeling overwhelmed or in need of immediate support, they can text “HOME” to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor in the U.S. or Canada.
Character Strong: Provides activities and lessons on emotional intelligence, empathy, and resilience to help students develop strong social-emotional skills.
Big Life Journal: Offers journals and free resources designed to help students develop a growth mindset, practice self-reflection, and build resilience.
Khan Academy: Provides a wide range of academic support, but also has resources on growth mindset and managing stress for students.
These resources offer a variety of tools for managing emotions, building resilience, and staying organized—essential skills for junior high students as they navigate the challenges of school and personal life!