Mental Health Resources
Providers and Teens Communicating for Health (PATCH) is an innovative, youth-driven program working to improve adolescents' health and well-being across the nation. Wisconsin PATCH is made up of a collaboration of PATCH teams from across the state and is part of the larger PATCH vision! We work in communities across Wisconsin to educate, engage, and empower young people to take control of their own health. Find them here: WI Patch Resources
Info from Truth Initiative - Many young people turn to nicotine to alleviate stress, anxiety, and depression, but it may be making them feel worse --more info here
Mental Health and Nicotine Report_10.7.2021.pdf
Talk has the Power to Save Lives - Artists, athletes and more show that talk has the power to save lives. Find more at: I'm Listening from Radio.com
Our Turn to Talk Podcast
Hosted by 18-year old mental health activist Anastasia Vlasova, OUR TURN TO TALK gives teens the opportunity to take control of their mental health narratives, and empower others along the healing journey.
Calming and Relaxation Videos
DBT Skills Video Series from Amberwing Center for Youth & Family Wellbeing
With names like Dear Man, Radical Acceptance and Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills are specifically designed to help you cope. Whether you’re struggling with mental health problems or everyday stress, DBT skills are easy to learn and effective. Brought to you by the staff at Amberwing – Center for Youth & Family Well-Being and by the Miller-Dwan Foundation.
Helpguide is an independently funded nonprofit organization - created in collaboration with Harvard Health Publications.
Helpguide helps you help yourself. There is a short 1 minute intro video on the homepage.
They provide information and guides to help you with: Mental Health, Health & Wellness, Children & Family, Relationships and Aging.
Some excerpts from their website to explain why they are unique:
We offer the guidance and encouragement you need to find hope, get motivated, take charge of your mental health, and start feeling better.
We focus on what you need to know to understand the challenges you face, make informed decisions, and take positive steps.
10 Things You Can Do When You Are Stressed - from Mental Health America - You might not be able to change what is stressing you out, but you can control how you react and respond to stress. If you notice that you’re showing signs of stress, here are some things you can do to help yourself:
Tools and Resources about Anxiety- compiled by the team @ Angst (a documentary to help raise awareness about anxiety). From impactful - Our goal is to reimagine learning, normalize mental health, and guide both individuals and communities to become more reflective and resilient.