Mental Health School Supplies
Parent/Educator Toolkit
Returning to school after a long summer can be exciting for students, but it often brings new challenges that can lead to stress and anxiety. As a caring parent or teacher, knowing how to support your children or students can be challenging. Check out these tools and resources to help you manage your own mental health while supporting your children and students as they get ready to go back to school.
Signs of Stress and
Anxiety in Youth
It’s not always easy to tell if your children or students are having a bad day or if they’re exhibiting signs of stress and anxiety caused by the pressures and uncertainties of returning to school. Learning to recognize these signs is crucial. By maintaining open communication with your child or student, you can support both their mental health and your own by recognizing the signs of anxiety and taking the appropriate steps to help them.
Back-to-School Checklist
The start of the school year can be a busy time not only for students but also for parents and teachers. We get it and we’re here to help! Here is a downloadable Back-to-School Checklist to keep you on track as you support your children or students during this time of year.
School Toolkits
We know that switching from summer fun to school mode can be tough and stressful for many students. Our goal is to make going back to school easier for them. We created this toolkit that is packed with resources and tips to help manage stress and anxiety. Share it with your children or students to give them practical strategies for a smoother transition.
Mental Health School Posters: Display & Promote
Ensure your kids and students always have easy access to helpful resources. Print and hang these posters around your school!
Download, Share
and Explore
How to Help Others –
Quick Guide
Both students and teachers might feel a mix of emotions about heading back to school. Here’s a quick guide to help you support them.
Our Merch
Check out our NEW online store and get yourself or the students in your life some cool swag as a reminder to prioritize mental health today and everyday.
GIPHY
Take a look at our new batch of GIPHYs! Share them with your kids, show them to your students, or enjoy them yourself! They’re a fun and uplifting mental health boost for your digital resources.
You’re Not Alone!
As parents and teachers, getting ready for back to school can bring up a mix of feelings, especially anxiety and stress. Check out tips and strategies from our CEO, who’s also a parent, and a teacher on how they handle stress while supporting their own kids and students. Watch the videos below and share them with other parents and colleagues!
Helpful Resources
Try adding these grounding techniques to your daily routine or share them with your kids or students. Pro tip: They make a great group activity, perfect for bonding and letting go of stress and anxiety. It’s a win-win for everyone!
Take a Moment to Breathe
When you’re feeling anxious or overwhelmed, take a moment to focus on your breathing—it really helps! Counting can guide you as you find your breath. Check out this video to get started.
Connect With Your Senses
Pay attention to your senses—what you see, hear, feel, smell, and more—to stay in the moment and boost self-awareness. Watch this video for a guided walkthrough. Don’t worry if you can’t use all five senses; just focus on the ones that help you feel calm and collected.
