Back to School | The Jed Foundation

Back to School

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Get Mental Health Support for Educators and Students from Leading Nonprofits, with Support from Google 

To help both educators and students thrive, Google is funding teacher mental health projects and offering virtual training courses from JED, the Child Mind Institute, and The Steve Fund, with a $200 DonorsChoose credit for completion.

Share on socials

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

Sample social text:

  • Kickoff #BackToSchool with timely resources from @jedfoundation to help students, caregivers, and educators prioritize mental health.  ✨ Visit: https://jedfoundation.org/back-to-school
  • Whether it’s finding time to relax, connecting with friends, or seeking support when needed, prioritize your well-being this #BackToSchool season. 💪💙 Make sure to follow @jedfoundation for resources and tips. Visit: https://jedfoundation.org/back-to-school 
  • 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/back-to-school
  • It’s #BackToSchool season! Stay connected, seek support, and take time for self-care. Check out and share these resources from @jedfoundation to support the emotional well-being and mental health of teens and young adults: https://jedfoundation.org/back-to-school

Connect With JED

Get Help Now

If you or someone you know needs to talk to someone right now, text, call, or chat 988 for a free confidential conversation with a trained counselor 24/7. 

You can also contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741-741.

If this is a medical emergency or if there is immediate danger of harm, call 911 and explain that you need support for a mental health crisis.