It's okay to NOT be okay
If you are struggling, being aware of what you are feeling can help you get the support you need to get on the road toward being okay. Use the chart below to help you determine if you're thriving, surviving, struggling, or in crisis. Then, use the resources below the chart to get the help you need ASAP.
Remember: you can always call or text Mrs. Neer @503-395-4382
Thriving
Surviving
Struggling
In Crisis
Mrs. Neer is ALWAYS here for YOU
Thriving
Surviving
Struggling
In Crisis
Mrs. Neer is ALWAYS here for YOU
Teen Mental Health Resources:
Blogging to Cope: An Opportunity for Teens to Blog
From the University of Pittsburgh, an opportunity for youth to contribute to a youth blog which may help teens cope with stress and anxiety during this time.
PsyberGuide: Tools for Mental Health Support
A compendium of online tools for mental health support, including apps and websites, which are ranked based on credibility, evidence, usability, and safety.
How Teenagers Can Protect Their Mental Health During COVID-19
A resource from UNICEF for understanding youth anxiety and strategies for teens facing a “new” normal.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
The hotline provides help and support to anyone contemplating suicide
Coping with grief and loss during COVID-19
Resources from the MGH Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds for helping children and adolescents cope with grief due to COVID-19
Addiction Medicine: COVID Guidance
From Yale University, this guidance addresses youth who are managing addiction, including vaping, during the COVID pandemic.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA resources for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders
From the University of Pittsburgh, an opportunity for youth to contribute to a youth blog which may help teens cope with stress and anxiety during this time.
PsyberGuide: Tools for Mental Health Support
A compendium of online tools for mental health support, including apps and websites, which are ranked based on credibility, evidence, usability, and safety.
How Teenagers Can Protect Their Mental Health During COVID-19
A resource from UNICEF for understanding youth anxiety and strategies for teens facing a “new” normal.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
The hotline provides help and support to anyone contemplating suicide
Coping with grief and loss during COVID-19
Resources from the MGH Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds for helping children and adolescents cope with grief due to COVID-19
Addiction Medicine: COVID Guidance
From Yale University, this guidance addresses youth who are managing addiction, including vaping, during the COVID pandemic.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA resources for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders
CLICK HERE to watch Mrs. Neer's LiveLesson on thriving, surviving, struggling, and in crisis