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Crisis Resources
Disclaimer: If experiencing a mental health crisis, text or call 988 or 911.
These resources can be used to find local and national mental health support.
Depression Resources
Healthline- Everything You Need to Know about Depression
MayoClinic- Depression Symptoms
10 Warning Signs of Depression in Teens
A group of resources for education surrounding what depression is and the symptoms of experiencing depression. Engage with these links if you or someone you care about might be struggling with depression.
Educational video channel that provides explanations about mental health topics, such as depression, in language that is appropriate for kids and teens.
Psych2Go Channel Depression Videos
Educational video channel targeted towards teens about mental health topics, such as depression, and navigating the symptoms that occur when depressed.
Suicide and Self-harm: A guide for Staying Safe:
Kidshelpline- Guide for Staying Safe
Resources that focus on creating plans to stay safe during a mental health crisis and gaining strategies to prevent self-harm from occurring.
Parenting support, CALM (counseling on access to lethal means)
An accessible course for caregivers on "Counseling on Access to Lethal Means" for suicide prevention.
Recommendations of Removing Access to Lethal Means
A resource that includes recommendations on how to remove access to lethal means that could be possibly used during a mental health crisis.
Supporting Someone Who is Experiencing Suicidal Ideation:
Kidshelpline- Supporting a Child Who is Thinking about Suicide
MayoClinic- Supporting a Family Member with Depression
Signs Someone is Suicidal, Not Just Depressed
These resources are for learning how to help someone who is experiencing suicidal ideation and what actions should be taken to prevent suicide.
Trauma Resources
ChildMind- How Trauma Effects Kids in School
NIMH-Fact Sheet for Helping Children and Teens Cope with Trauma
A list of resources that caregivers should read in order to understand how trauma can impact their child and the signs to be looking for to prevent further emotional or physical harm from occurring.
Medications for Depression
Childmind-Medication for Kids with Depression
A resource for caregivers about different medication options for kids who are experiencing depression. This resource is beneficial for learning about the options available, but it is recommended to speak to the child's pediatrician about their thoughts on the next steps.
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