Back to School Toolkits released by MHA National every autumn in anticipation of the start of the new school year provide free resources, tools, tips, and information on early identification themes and Before Stage 4 messaging.
In 2021, the theme is "Facing Fears, Supporting Students" because of the COVID19 pandemic. The greater discussions on trauma and abuse go above and beyond the pandemic as well.
In 2021, the theme is "Facing Fears, Supporting Students" because of the COVID19 pandemic. The greater discussions on trauma and abuse go above and beyond the pandemic as well.
How Trauma Impacts School Performance
Safety at School: Physical and Emotional
Supporting Students at Home
Supporting Students Facing Trauma
When Home Life is Hard: Understanding Abuse
Worksheet: Feeling Safe
Worksheet: Preparing to Share
Safety at School: Physical and Emotional
Supporting Students at Home
Supporting Students Facing Trauma
When Home Life is Hard: Understanding Abuse
Worksheet: Feeling Safe
Worksheet: Preparing to Share
MHA's 2018 Back to School Toolkit
2017 Back to School Toolkit
For Parents and Other Adults
For Students Additional Resources
For Parents and Other Adults
- Helping at Home: Tips for Parents
- Tips for Teachers: Ways to Help Kids and Teens Who Struggle with Emotions and Behavior
- Youth Mental Health: Emotions Matter (Infographic)
- Take the Parent Screen
For Students Additional Resources
2016 Back to School Toolkit
For Adults
For Adults
- Things Adults Say That Hurt Instead of Help
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Youth
- Self-Injury and Youth
- Eating Disorders and Youth: Tips for Parents, Relatives, and School Personnel
- Websites and Apps to Be Aware Of: A Cheat Sheet for Parents
- Ideas for Building a Healthy Self-Image and Improving Self-Esteem
- Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling)
- Excoriation (Skin Picking)
- 8 Things You May Not Know About Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors
- 6 Things to Know About Self-Injury
- 8 Things You Should Know About Body Dysmorphic Disorder
- 7 Important Facts About Eating Disorders
2015 Back to School Toolkit
- Youth Mental Health 101 Infographic
- Time to Talk: Talking to Adolescents and Teens
- Talking to Adolescents and Teens: Starting the Conversation
- Talking To Adolescents and Teens: What To Do and Where To Go
- From our partners at The Mighty: 9 Ways Parents Knew It Was Time to Get Their Child Mental Health Help.
For Youth - Youth Mental Health 101 Infographic
- Time to Talk: Uncomfortable, but Important!
- Time to Talk: Tips for Talking About Your Mental Health
- Time to Talk: Talking to Your Parents
2014 Back To School Materials
- Back To School 2014
- Children’s Mental Health Matters: Promoting Children’s Mental Health
- Children’s Mental Health Matters: Take a Closer Look
- Bullying: Tips for Parents
- Bullying and LGBT Youth
- What to Do If You Are Being Bullied
- Healthy Mental and Emotional Development
- Parent/Advocate Back to School Checklist
- Bullying Survey for Adults
- Bullying Survey for Children and Teens