August is Back to School Month
Getting ready to go back to school - whether in person or virtual - can be daunting. Share these resources from NIMH to help parents, teachers, caregivers, and students navigate this stressful time and focus on overall mental well-being.
Resources on child and adolescent mental health:
Spread the word and join NIMH for our first Instagram live event on August 24! NIMH expert Dr. Krystal Lewis will discuss causes or triggers of stress and share coping techniques to help reduce anxiety and improve the transition back to school. Learn more at https://go.usa.gov/xFDrP.
Share this infographic on social media to help teens recognize the signs and symptoms of depression, and recognize when they might need to reach out to a trusted adult for more help.
Being a teenager can be tough, but it shouldn’t feel hopeless. Check your symptoms and find out what you can do if you think you might have depression. Learn more at https://go.usa.gov/xFWGX #shareNIMH
Got 60 seconds? Take a mental health minute and watch this video to learn about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Learn more at nimh.nih.gov/adhd #shareNIMH
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Mental disorders such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, depression, and other mood disorders can begin in childhood. Without treatment, these conditions can prevent children from reaching their full potential.
This fact sheet includes information on children’s mental health, such as assessing your child’s behavior, when to seek help, treatment options, and factors to consider when choosing a mental health professional. https://go.usa.gov/xFW5s #shareNIMH
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This fact sheet provides information on the differences and similarities between stress and anxiety, why it's important to manage stress and anxiety, and tips for coping. The fact sheet also includes additional resources and information about when it might be time to talk to a professional.
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NIMH offers Spanish-language digital shareables and information on a variety of mental disorders and related topics in Spanish for patients and their families, health professionals, and the public.
Este folleto brinda información sobre la depresión y la salud mental en las personas que padecen enfermedades crónicas, incluyendo en niños y adolescentes. #shareNIMH
This brochure provides information about depression and mental health in people with chronic illnesses, including children and adolescents.
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Esta hoja informativa ofrece información sobre los servicios de telesalud mental, incluidas las posibles ventajas y desventajas de este tipo de atención, y los factores que se deben considerar al momento de buscar un proveedor. #shareNIMH
This fact sheet provides information about telemental health services, including potential benefits and drawbacks of this kind of care and factors to consider when looking for a provider.
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