Back To School Resources

Setting Boundaries Guide

It’s important to set healthy boundaries to take care of our well-being. Students can learn about different types of boundaries, how to set them, and ways to communicate boundaries to others.

Commitment Planner

Living a full life comes with many different commitments ranging from family and school to self-care and extracurricular activities. This planner helps students prioritize commitments to prevent burnout and mental exhaustion. 

NAMI On Campus At-A-Glance

For students who want to raise mental health awareness at their school, NAMI On Campus is a great opportunity. These are student-led, student-run organizations for high schools and colleges. Find out how to get started with this resource.

Social Media: Helpful Tips

Connecting with friends, family, and community can be a great way to use social media. However, we know it’s important to protect our mental health online too. Find out how to engage safely with tips from this guide.

Time Management for Students

Balancing school, work, and personal time can be challenging, even for adults! Students can use the tips in this resource to build time management skills.

Finding a Trusted Adult

Asking for help can feel scary, embarrassing, and hard. This resource can help students choose an adult to confide in and get the help they need. 

Getting the Right Start

For students experiencing a mental health challenge, it can be hard to get help early. This resource helps students consider steps they could take to find help and share what they’re going through.

How to Help a Friend

Sometimes it’s hard to tell if our friends are feeling down or if there’s a deeper struggle. There are ten common warning signs that students should know. Use this resource to help students learn the warning signs and understand the next steps they could take to help a friend.