Back to School

Find timely, actionable resources to help students, caregivers, and educators prepare and prioritize youth mental health this back to school season.

For Students

Find easy-to-use tools and resources to manage academic and financial stress, plan for a year that feels doable and enjoyable, and prioritize your mental health.

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For Schools and Educators

Check out JED’s guides to supporting student mental health to find out simple ways you can help students prioritize their mental health and connect them to care when they need it.

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Support Your Teen/Young Adult

Looking to support your teen or young adult? Find tips and tools to help you recognize when they may be struggling, start a conversation, and provide the support they need.

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Support JED

Looking to amplify the impact? Share JED resources with your friends, followers, and loved ones with the social resources below, or donate to support our vital work.

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Key Resources

Establish Your Mental Health Treatment Team for College

Find out everything you should know to get the treatment you need when you transition to life in college, from deciding whether to continue with your current providers to campus counseling to finding care off campus if you need it.

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8 Ways to Lower Stress in High School

You can’t control what teachers you get, the time school starts, or even the fact that attending school is legally required, but you have the power to prioritize taking care of yourself. Here are easy, effective ways to do it.

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Planning for Mental Health Challenges on Campus

College is full of new experiences, from living with new people to creating a budget. Some of these experiences could get in the way of managing your mental health and well-being. Talking about challenges with your providers ahead of time and making a plan to manage them can help you stay healthy on campus.

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High School Educator Guide to Supporting Student Mental Health

Your primary role as educators is to share your knowledge and expertise, but we know students often rely on you for support when they're struggling. This easy-to-use guide provides simple ways to support your students and connect them to care if they need it.

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Seize the Awkward

Check out Seize the Awkward, a JED campaign developed in partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the Ad Council to find conversation guides and tips for checking in on your friends to see whether they need support.

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Find more helpful resources in our Mental Health Resource Center

Share on socials

Share these on your social channels to help your friends and loved ones find helpful back-to-school resources.

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#BackToSchool season is a perfect time to support the teens, young adults, and educators headed back. Make sure to follow @jedfoundation for resources and tips. Visit: https://jedfoundation.org/bts2023-for-youth/
Let’s plan for a mentally healthy school year together. 💙 We’re partnering with @jedfoundation and sharing helpful resources for #BackToSchool. To learn more, visit: https://jedfoundation.org/bts2023-for-youth/
It’s #BackToSchool season, one of the most significant transitions of the year for young people. Check out—and share—these resources from @jedfoundation to support the emotional well-being and mental health of teens and young adults nationwide: https://jedfoundation.org/bts2023-for-youth/