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Mental health resources for children
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items I have been a school social worker for 28 years and I have been teaching Social Emotional Skills to children all of those years. I have tried many things that work and some that have been a flop. I am going to put the very best of the best in this s...
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Books
I have tried MANY books with children. The books in this list I have purchased and USED time after time, year after year!
These books take Social Emotional Learning to a new level. Kids are able to understand what skill I am trying to teach them through a silly book. KIDS LOVE these books. I have them all!
BOOKS: JULIA COOK SERIES
I have used this book with my elementary students. It is so perfect. It explains how they are feeling and gives great excercises to use with children who struggle with OCD.
What to Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck: Kid's Guide to OCD
These books highly engaging, particularly noting that fourth graders love them. Moreover, the educational content receives positive feedback, with customers appreciating how the books explain important concepts in child-friendly language.
A Little SPOT of Life Skills 8 Book Set
ADHD is a hot topic right now with all of the overstimulation that kids are getting through video games, social media and youtube. This book has great exercises whether you’re parenting a kid with ADHD or you’re trying to re-parent yourself! Good for all ages and backgrounds, exceeded my expectations.
Thriving with ADHD Workbook for Kids: 60 Activities
I bought these to use with my middle school kids and so far they are amazing. Kids love them!
Happy Confident Me: Life Skills Journal
A tender (and humorous!) look at the way tough emotions can make us feel stuck and how the presence of a good friend and a deep belly laugh can make it easier to get through stormy feelings. Complete with back matter to help stuck readers feel better... LOVE!!
I Am Stuck: Humorous Turtle Book for Kids
Resources
Empowering children, families and educators everywhere. I will only share resources to websites and articles that I have used before. There are so many out there so you just have to be careful which ones you are looking at. Here are some great ones!
I believe that knowledge empowers families and communities to promote kids’ mental health. That means supporting children when and where they need it most. Child Mind Institute shares evidence-based information in our Family Resource Center or traini...
Science at the Child Mind Institute - Child Mind Institute
You can find information to help you support children who are struggling with mental health, behavior or learning challenges.
Family Resource Center - Child Mind Institute
80,000+ therapists and psychiatric providers. All covered by insurance. This site is a great resource to find therapists that fit your EXACT needs.
Headway
SAMHSA is committed to improving prevention, treatment, and recovery support services for mental and substance use disorders. The Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center provides communities, clinicians, policy-makers and others with the information...
Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center
Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It is more than the absence of a mental illness—it’s essential to your overall health and quality of life. Self-care can play a role in maintaining your mental health and help su...
Caring for Your Mental Health
General Information and free classes!
Mental Health Resources
Free resources for teachers! I have ordered many of these resources for my school office, year after year.
Suicide Prevention Month
Games
Tried and true from the School Social Workers office!
Emotional Storytelling' helps kids build empathy, while 'Emotion Description' helps young children identify emotions and express their feelings. 'Emotion Imitation' cultivates children's understanding of emotions and enhances their problem-solving sk... Kids love to be interactive while learning about their feelings
Garybank Social Skills Emotional Dart Game
With unique, engaging topics for varying ages, these go-anywhere, easy-to-use jars make learning fun, portable, and spontaneous. Kids, parents, and educators will enjoy the games and cards at home, at school, at childcare, in the office, while travel...
Teen Talk in a Jar
200 activities that are simple, fun, and easy to do. 20 custom illustrations and 30 images to keep your teen interested and engaged. Help your teen handle stress and anxiety with step-by-step exercises they can use at home or with friends. Build conf...
Therapy Games for Teens: 200 Mindful Activities
I use these in ALL of the groups that I run. It really gets kids talking!
A Little SPOT 101 Get to Know Me Cards
Believe it or not, coloring really gets student's talking. If their hands are busy so are their mouths! Perfect for students who are shy, quiet or suffer from Selective Mutism.
100 Flowers: Adult Coloring Book with Bouquets & Designs