Resource Library
For Parents
Books
Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be: Dr. Becky
Provides a compassionate and science-backed approach to parenting, focusing on raising resilient children and teens.
Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child: Dr. John Gottman
A practical guide for parents to help them teach their children emotional regulation and empathy, with a focus on building stronger emotional connections.
Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety: Dr. John Duffy
A guide for understanding the pressures that modern teens face, with strategies for better communication and emotional support.
Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain: Daniel J. Siegel
Offers an in-depth look at teenage brain development and practical tips for managing it.
The Anxious Generation: Jonathan Haidt
Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt explores the epidemic of teen mental illness and investigates why children need play and independent exploration to mature into competent, thriving adults.
Websites
The app features parenting strategies, workshops, and community support.
Offers a wide range of resources on topics like ADHD, anxiety, depression, and parenting strategies. Includes downloadable guides, articles, and webinars.
Center for Parent & Teen Communication
Resources aimed to strengthen family connections and help parents raise teens prepared to thrive.
Provides comprehensive guides for parents navigating ADHD, learning disabilities, and emotional regulation challenges in their children. Includes actionable advice on academic accommodations and home support.
For Adolescents
Books
In-depth information on many different mental health issues such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, and more. Resources for these specific topics include immediate relief that allows adolescents to reach out and talk to someone about what they are going through. Each page discusses action plans and the next steps that should be taken.
The Trevor Project is a national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth. It offers 24/7 support through a lifeline (1-866-488-7386), text line (text “START” to 678-678), and online chat, giving LGBTQ+ youth a safe, affirming space to seek help. Additionally, The Trevor Project hosts TrevorSpace, an online community for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-24 to connect, and provides educational resources on mental health and LGBTQ+ issues.
The California Youth Crisis Line (CYCL) operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week as the statewide emergency response system for youth (ages 12-24) and families in crisis.
Crisis Text Line
Text "HELLO" to 741741
A 24/7 text-based support line where teens can get help from trained crisis counselors.
Websites
A nonprofit that provides resources on emotional health and suicide prevention, including guides on how to manage stress, self-care tips, and support for academic pressures.
Designed to help adolescents manage and resist urges to self-harm by offering immediate distraction techniques and emotional regulation tools.
Provides resources on healthy relationships, dating safety, and boundary-setting. Teens can also access live chat support.