Teen Self-Help
At My Good Brain, we are all about using the arts for our social-emotional well-being. From music, visualization, and daily affirmations. Check out some of the fun and helpful resources we’ve compiled for your daily self-help.
Teen Blog Corner
Blog posts written by our MGB Volunteers about teen mental health
Zines
Get our Bullying Prevention Awareness Month Zine!
Learn facts about bullying, why it affects everyone, how to be an up stander, and other resources.
Download the zine below and print at home!
Suicide Prevention Awareness Zine
Be Your Own Cheerleader
Having a positive and healthy self-talk goes a long way. Not only does it affect our daily mood, but it helps us build our confidence, self-esteem, and create a better understanding of ourselves.
We’ve created a free set of downloadable daily affirmations for your phone wallpaper, desktop, posters, or social media feed post/story!
Our emotional health can range from thriving to struggling. No matter what you’re experiencing, there are ways to take action to support yourself and those around you. Check out MTV’s Mental Health is Health website for resources:
Mental Health is Health
Reading Materials
A selection of books and other printed materials that focus on teen mental health and wellness
Life Inside My Mind: 31 Authors Share Their Personal Struggles
Burn (This Book) After Writing: An Unconventional Journal to Uncover Your True Self
Goodnight Mind for Teens: Skills to Help You Quiet Noisy Thoughts and Get the Sleep You Need
Hyperbole and A Half by Allie Brosh
Take In The Good by Gina M. Biegel
My Anxious Mind
Depression: A Teen's Guide to Survive and Thrive
Zero to 60: A Teen's Guide to Manage Frustration, Anger, and Everyday Irritations
The Mindfulness Journal for Teens: Prompts and Practices to Help You Stay Cool, Calm, and Present
Watering the Soul by Courtney Peppernell
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
The DBT Skills Workbook for Teens: A Fun Guide to Manage Anxiety and Stress, Understand Your Emotions and Learn Effective Communication Skills
Stuff That Sucks: A Teen's Guide to Accepting What You Can't Change and Committing to What You Can
Music For Your Ears
Music is a great way to self-soothe and regulate our emotions. Our Spotify features a variety of playlists curated by our volunteers, just for you! Give it a listen.
Listen and Learn
If you're feeling down or anxious and you might want to learn more about mental health, we've prepared some podcast recommendations for you with some bonus songs in between!
And parents, we didn’t forget about you! Adolescence can be a tricky period. Here are some podcasts on teen mental health to help you learn more on how to be more mindful and aware!
Apps For Wellness
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Calm
Calm is the leading phone app for Sleep, Meditation and Relaxation, with over 100 million downloads and over 1.5M+ 5-star reviews.
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Calm Harm
Not to be confused by the Calm App, Calm Harm is a free app that helps you manage or resist the urge to self-harm.
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MindDoc (previously Moodpath)
The MindDoc App is for those who’d like to stay on top of their mental health, are feeling emotionally distressed, or have been diagnosed with a mental illness.
Meditation in VR
Step into a different world of relaxation with Virtual Reality (VR) Meditation. Use your mouse to click and drag the video to look around.
For best viewing, watch this video on Oculus, Google Cardboard, or other VR headset and immerse yourself into a sense of calm.
Check out more VR meditation videos on Youtube!
Reach Out & Get Support
Some days, we could all use a little bit of help. Whenever we find that things are more challenging to bear on our own, it’s a good sign that we need to reach out to others for support. Below are some great places to start.
California Peer Warm Line
The Peer-Run Warm Line–which began operation in 2014–is a non-emergency resource for anyone in California seeking mental and emotional support.
Crisis Support Services of Alameda County
To reach out and offer support to people of all ages and backgrounds during times of crisis, to work to prevent the suicide of those who are actively suicidal, and to offer hope and caring during times of hopelessness.
Teen Line
Teen Line provides support for teens like you who may be struggling with anything from a fight with a friend to thoughts of suicide.
Contact them anonymously and talk it out with a trained teen who will listen without judgement and provide resources to help. We get it.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.