Mental Health Strategies for High School Students
Mental Health Guide for High School Students
We won't sugarcoat it. High school is tough and a lot of teens struggle with mental health issues as a result. In fact, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), one in five teens (aged 13-18) are experiencing a mental health condition. For LGBTQ teens, this number is three times higher. And these mental health issues can become chronic (meaning they follow you into adulthood); 50% of chronic mental illnesses develop at age 14.
While that's a pretty doom-and-gloom way to start, there are two bits of good news here. One, if you're experiencing a mental health issue, you are not alone and, two, you can do something about it. Our guide will give you some things you can do right now that will help you deal with the pressures of high school, practice self-care, and live your best life.
If you're a teen who's having thoughts about suicide, seek help immediately by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK or texting the Crisis Text Line by texting 'TALK' to 741741.
Read the complete guide here.