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"Meet Little Monster” Coloring & Activity Book

Download this free mental health coloring and activity book to help foster dialogue between children and the safe adults in their lives. Use this tool to help children express and explore their feelings in a fun, creative and empowering way!

Mental Health College Guide

​Going to college is a big step, and comes with a lot of excitement, unknowns and, usually, a healthy amount of stress — but that’s ok. This guide, designed by — and for — students —was created to help students navigate some of the life changes that come with heading off to college.

NAMI HelpLine volunteers and staff have compiled this directory of outstanding resources to help teens and young adults identify resources to meet their mental health needs. If you or someone you know are in need, use this directory as a guide to help navigate through your mental health journey.

NAMI does not endorse the resources included in the NAMI TYA HelpLine Resource Directory, and NAMI is not responsible for the content of or service provided by any of these resources.

Youth and Young Adult Resources

​Mental health conditions typically begin during childhood, adolescence or young adulthood, here you will find additional information intended to help provide young people, educators, parents and caregivers with the resources they need.

• National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
  Digital Shareables on Child and Adolescent Mental Health



• Resources from Alliance for a Healthier Generation

  1. Quality Time in No Time: Quick and Simple Ways to Make Family Time More Meaningful (Collaboration with Blue Star Families)
  2. Ways to Keep Active Together (Collaboration with President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, GoNoodle®️, and Griffin Middle School)
  3. How to Foster Self-Awareness when Challenging Emotions Arise (Collaboration with AAPI Youth Rising and Act to Change)