Everything's [Not] Fine
Resources to Help You Navigate Emotional and Mental Health with Your Student or Adult Child
Week 1 Resources
Week 1: Education & Awareness
This week we heard from an expert about several kinds of mental health issues (anxiety, depression, and Bipolar, etc) that affect students, their triggers and signs, and gain a greater understanding of the brain development for each.
Additional Resources
Week 2 Resources
Week 2: Equipping & Expectations
This week we learned about suicide prevention, understanding how technology can affect students with mental health challenges, and how to set clear and realistic expectations for our students.
Additional Resources
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988, 988lifeline.org)
- NAMI Helpline
- Crisis Text Line
Week 3 Resources
Week 3: Support Strategies
This week we explored different kinds of support for those affected by mental health challenges. We also discussed the importance of an ongoing support network for both the student and his/her family.
Additional Resources
- NAMI Teen and Young Adult Resource Directory
- NAMI Navigating a Mental Health Crisis Resource Guide
- Navigating a Mental Health Crisis - Crisis and Relapse Plan
- NAMI Family to Family Program
- Parenting Your Anxious Child with Mindfulness and Acceptance
- How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk
- The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living
- Anxiety Log App
Support Groups
NAMI Family Support Group
Starting November 3 • Located in the local communities throughout Georgia, NAMI support groups provide a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement and hope. This group will be on Zoom.
Everything's Not Fine Short-Term Group
Meet with other parents to find connection and growth around the topic of our students or adult children's mental health.
