Resources by Topic 

For general St. Louis County community agency support and resources through Children's Service Fund, please visit the Keeping Kids First website.

ADHD 

• Website: 

  • What is ADHD? National Institute of Mental Health 

• Books: 

  • Coping with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and ADHD 

  •  The Executive Functioning Workbook for Teens by Sharon A. Hansen

Anxiety

• Website: 

  • What is Anxiety? National Institute of Mental Health

  • How to Deal with Anxiety

• Books: 

  • The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook for Teens: CBT and ACT Skills to Help You Build Social Confidence

  • Anxiety Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anxiety and Worry 

  • What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety 

  • The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook for Kids: Help for Children to Cope with Stress, Anxiety, Transitions

  • Nobody's Perfect: A Story for Children About Perfectionism 

• Apps: 

  • Calm

  • Headspace

  • Smiling Mind

Coping Skills 

• Website: 

  • Coping Strategies for Teens

  • 101 Effective Coping Skills for Teens

  • Types of Coping Skills

  • Coping Skills Toolbox

  • Mindful Moments with YoMind

Depression

• Website: 

  • What is Depression? National Institute of Mental Health

  • What to Do If You Think Your Teen is Depressed Child Mind Institute

• Book:

  • The Depression Workbook for Teens: Tools to Improve Your Mood, Build Self-Esteem, and Stay Motivated

Diversity and Inclusion

• Website: 

  • Talking To Your Kid About Racism 

  • Teaching Teens To Respect Diversity 

  • Raising an Inclusive Child 

Divorce 

• Community Agency: 

  • Kids in the Middle: non-profit agency that helps families transition to a new way of life before, during, and after separation and divorce

• Website:  

  • How to Help Your Teen Cope with the Effects of Divorce

  • For Parents: Eating Disorders in Teens

Eating Habits 

• Community Agency: 

  • Missouri Eating Disorders: non-profit agency that provides education and support for those impacted by eating disorders

• Website:  

  • Eating Disorders info from National Institute of Mental Health

Grief

• Community Agency: 

  • Annie's Hope: Providing comprehensive support services for children, teens and their families who are grieving a death

• Website: 

  • National Alliance for Children’s Grief

Homework/Test Taking Anxiety 

• Website: 

  • Test Anxiety Tips 

  • Tackling Test Anxiety

  • Supporting Your Child with Homework

  • How to Help Kids with Homework

Identity 

• Website: 

  • What Should I teach my Middle Schooler about Identity?

  • Adolescent Identity Development 

  • Think Your Child is Questioning Their Gender Identity?

• E-Book: 

  • Teen Years Explained: A Guide To Healthy Adolescent Development 

LGBTQIA+ 

• Website: 

  • Trevor Project

  • Trevor Support Center

  • Safe Connections

  • Parents, Family, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays

  • TransYouth Family Allies

Peer Relationships

• Website: 

  • Friends and Socialization Child Mind Institute

  • What Teens Can Do to Stop Bullying

  • What Adults Can Do to Stop Bullying

  • How to Help Your Child Avoid Drama in Middle School 

  • How to Teach Your Teen to be an "Includer"

  • Loneliness in Teens 

Social Media 

• Website:

  • How Social Media Affects Teenagers Child Mind Institute

  • Social Media Use and its Impact on Well Being

  • How to Help Teens Respond to Cyberbullying Child Mind Institute

  • How to Talk to Your Teen about Sexting Child Mind Institute

  • Parental Controls on Child's iPhone, iPad, and iPad Touch, Apple Support

  • Social Media Apps Kids are Using Right Now, Common Sense Media

Suicide Prevention 

• Website: 

  • Suicide Prevention and Resources National Institute of Mental Health 

  • How to Deal with Self-Harm 

  • A Parent's Guide to Suicide Prevention

For more specific resources, please contact your grade level counselor.