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Back-to-School 2026

Find timely, actionable resources to help students, parents and supportive adults, and educators prepare and prioritize youth mental health when returning to school.

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For Schools and Educators

Explore JED’s guides on supporting student mental health to discover easy ways to help students prioritize their well-being and connect them to care.

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For Students

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

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Support Your Teen/Young Adult

Want to support your teen or young adult during back-to-school season and beyond? Find tips and tools to help you recognize signs of struggle, start conversations, and provide the support they need.

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Going to Campus Mindfully: How to Plan for a Supported, Connected, Less Stressful Year

Get tips on everything from how to take care of yourself as a college student to how to find your community on campus.

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5 Ways to Stay Calm When You’re Stressed About School

Try these mindfulness tips, organization ideas, and other strategies to feel less stressed and more prepared for the school year ahead.

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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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First Weeks of College: Parent Tips

Learn what to expect the first few weeks of your teen’s college career, how to play a supporting role in their mental health, and how to encourage healthy independence.

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Educator and Faculty Guides to Supporting Student Mental Health

Educators play a powerful role in connecting students to help when they need it. Rely on JED’s guides for easy-to-implement tips to support student well-being

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Set to Go

Over 100 resources, tips, and tools to help students, parents, and educators manage the transition from high school to college, the working world, or whatever is up next with less stress and more confidence.

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If you or someone you know is in crisis or needs support right now, text, call, or chat 988 Lifeline, or text HOME (or HOLA) to 741-741 to reach the Crisis Text Line.