Back to School - Toolkit Download

Back to School - Toolkit Download

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You can download the various components of the Back to School toolkit below. These materials have been designed for desktop printing but are high enough quality to send to a professional printer. If you have questions, please email Danielle Fritze, VP of Public Education and Design at dfritze@mhanational.org. 

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Full Toolkit (PDF)

Full Toolkit (Zip File - images included)

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Download Individual Toolkit Items

Introduction (PDF)

Key Messages (PDF)

Drop-in Article (PDF)

Sample Social Media Posts (PDF)

Social Media Graphics (Zip File)

MHA Virtual Events (PDF)

Resource List (PDF)

Fact Sheets and Worksheet

Adult Fact Sheet - Social Belonging and Confidence (PDF)

Adult Fact Sheet - When Young People Lose Someone (PDF)

Adult Fact Sheet - When Home Life is Hard (PDF)

Adult Fact Sheet - Social Media and Youth Mental Health (PDF)

Youth Fact Sheet - Fitting in and Self-Esteem (PDF)

Youth Fact Sheet - Losing Someone You Care About (PDF)

Youth Fact Sheet - Tips for Processing Grief (PDF)

Youth Fact Sheet - When Home Life is Hard (PDF)

Youth Fact Sheet - Social Media and Mental Health (PDF)

Worksheet - Social Confidence and Connections (PDF)

Posters and Infographic

Poster - Crisis (PDF)

Poster - Screening (PDF)

Social Media Cheat Sheet Infographic for Adults (PDF)

 

Individual Social Media Graphics for Download and Sharing

All the Feels Mental Health America's 2022 Back-to-School Toolkit
All the Feels Mental Health America's 2022 Back-to-School Toolkit
All the Feels Mental Health America's 2022 Back-to-School Toolkit
All the Feels Mental Health America's 2022 Back-to-School Toolkit
Social Belonging and Confidence
Social Belonging and Confidence - It's human nature to want to fit in and be accepted by our peers. As young people start to become aware of feelings of belonging, they typically seek it out in friends and social groups - a big part of developing a sense of identity outside of their family.
Even the most confident people have insecurities, and overcoming self-doubt during adolescence is part of maturing into an adult. Young people are facing very real pressures from peers, parents, and society, on top of hormonal changes, all of which can set them up to feel bad about themselves.
As the new school year begins, parents and school personnel can help students build confidence and facilitate connection among youth. Learn more in MHA's 2022 Back-to-School Toolkit, which includes free resources for students, parents, and school personnel.
When Home Life is Hard
Students often get a reputation for not liking school, but for some, it's a relief from their home life. Whether they're dealing with serious challenges at home or they just don't feel understood by their parents, many children and teens don't experience home as an enjoyable environment.
Sadly, some students face challenges at home that can't be easily fixed, such as food insecurity, conflict between parents and siblings, and even houselessness. It's common for children and teenagers in these environments to feel hopeless or ashamed.
As the new school year begins, there are some steps parents and school personnel can take to help support students with difficult home lives. Learn more in MHA's 2022 Back-to-School Toolkit, which includes free resources for students, parents, and school personnel.
When Young People Lose Someone
The current young generation, Generation Z, is experiencing tremendous, and often consistent, losses as they grow up during a pandemic, regular mass shootings, and increasing rates of youth suicide and domestic violence.
Everyone handles loss in their own way, and young people are no different. Their reactions can depend on many factors, such as their age, gender, and personality, but they will all need consistent attention, reassurance, and care as they adjust to life after loss.
As the new school year begins, it's important to understand how loss and grief can impact students. Learn more in MHA's 2022 Back-to-School Toolkit, which includes free resources for students, parents, and school personnel.
Social Media and Youth Mental Health
It can be hard for adults who grew up without (or with limited) social media to understand why it's so important to young people. While it might not seem important to you, social media matters to youth and it's a very real part of their world.
While social media can certainly cause problems, most young people are going to use it no matter what. Rather than try to keep students off social media altogether, parents and school personnel should focus on helping them develop healthy social media behaviors.
As the new school year begins, parents and school personnel can take action to help students cultivate healthy social media use. Learn more in MHA's 2022 Back-to-School Toolkit, which includes free resources for students, parents, and school personnel.

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