Social/Emotional and Mental Health
After a Suicide: A Tool Kit for Schools
Guidelines for action and sample materials covering topics like crisis response, helping students cope, working with the community, and bringing in outside help
A Parent's Guide to the Teen Brain
From the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, this guide explores the science between teenage brain development and how it shapes normal teenage attitude and behavior
A Place for Me
Information on autism consultation resources and events primarily for children on the south side of Chicago
Bodi Mojo
Online health and wellness community for teens that covers issues such as body image, nutrition, dating, drugs and alcohol, and more
Break the Cycle
One of the nation's leading nonprofit organizations addressing teen dating violence with resources, tools, and information for teens, parents, and educators to empower youth to end domestic violence
Center for Mental Health in Schools
The Center for Mental Health in Schools at UCLA has an excellent site with resources to take comprehensive action and focus on learning supports and addressing barriers to learning and teaching
Center for School-Based Mental Health Programs
Based at Miami University, the Center's primary goal is to build collaborative relationships with schools and community agencies to address the mental health and school success of children and adolescents through the promotion of expanded school mental health programs and services
Center for School Mental Health
Based at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, the mission of the Center for School Mental Health (CSMH) is to strengthen policies and programs in school mental health to improve learning and promote success for America's youth
Children and Grief
Children's Memorial Hospital of Chicago offers this timeline of the grief experience for children ranging from infant age to 18 years old. Includes information about what emotions and behavior to expect as well as advice on what parents and caregivers can do to help grieving children.
Cope Care Deal
Website geared toward teens that offers information about early warning signs and facts related to mental health
Cornell University Research Program on Self-Injurious Behavior
Fact sheets, PowerPoint presentations, and other resources related to self-injury
Cultivating Caring Learning Communities Toolkit
The Center for Social and Emotional Education offers a free downloadable kit filled with lesson plans and practical tips for teachers as to how they can address specific issues such as bullying, physical violence, and disrespectful behavior.
Dating Matters
Online training to help educators and others understand risk factors and teen dating violence warning signs.
Feelings & Emotions - online links for kids!
Provided by the Center for Health and Health Care in Schools at The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services
Feelings & Emotions - online links for teens!
Provided by the Center for Health and Health Care in Schools at The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services
Illinois Doc Assist
Trainings and referral resources related to the diagnosis, screening, and treatment of behavioral health and substance abuse progblems in youth
It Only Takes 1
Suicide prevention awareness and resources
Love Is Respect
This national dating abuse helpline offers resources and tools for teens, parents, and the public
Mental Health Resources for Educators
Provided by SchoolMentalHealth.org, which is a central feature of the Baltimore School Mental Health Technical Assistance and Training Initiative
Mental Health Fact Sheets for the Classroom
From the Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health, these concise and well-organized documents are excellent resources for classroom teachers interested in enhancing the classroom behavior and academic performance of children with mental health issues.
National Eating Disorders Association Educator Toolkit
With specific regard to schools, information is provided on the impact of eating disorders on cognitive abilities, strategies for assisting students with eating disorders, communication tips, and tips for psychologists and coaches.
National Eating Disorders Association Parent Toolkit
Revised and updated in March 2009, the NEDA Parent Toolkit is a resource for anyone wanting to understand more about eating disorders and how to support a family member or friend who is affected.
Response to Child Maltreatment
Guidance and resources for school staff and community agencies for child protection
Scenarios USA
Films that address issues affecting youth including teen pregnancy prevention and healthy relationshipsSchool-Based Depression Education and Outreach Collaborations
Useful websites and documents for educators, parents, and students. Compiled by the University of Michigan Depression Center.
School-Based Depression Education and Outreach Collaborations
Useful websites and documents for educators, parents, and students, compiled by the University of Michigan Depression Center
School Mental Health Resources
Provided by the American Association of School Administrators
Students Against Destructive Decisions
Prevention education tools and resources to help students make healthy decisions
Student and Teacher Safety in Chicago Public Schools
Report from the Consortium on Chicago School Research that found disadvantaged schools with high-quality relationships felt safer than advantaged schools with low-quality relationships
True Child
Online clearinghouse of 30-40 research studies on the media's sexualization of young girls
We Can Help Us
Teen suicide prevention website provided by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Ad Council, and the Inspire USA Foundation