Just like us, children can also experience stress and big emotions. That's why taking care of your mental well-being isn't a luxury, it's one of the most powerful things you can do for your family.
When you feel supported and show up for yourself, you model healthy habits for your children and help create the conditions for everyone to thrive. And you don't have to do it alone.
This Mental Health Awareness Month, we're joining families across the country around the theme "More Good Days, Together" — because good days are built with intention, connection, and community. We're sharing resources to help you and your family discover tools to help you create more good days together.
Digital Resources
Breaking through the barriers to self-care: Effective Strategies for Parents & Caregivers - AP-OD
Caring for Your Mental Health - National Institute of Mental Health
Create a Family Self-Care Plan – Action for Healthy Kids
Emotional Well-Being – Sesame Workshop
Emotional Wellness Toolkit - National Institute of Mental Health
Father's Support Hub – Department of Mental Health Los Angeles County
Help for Dads – Postpartum Support International
How to Protect Your Family’s Mental Health - UNICEF
Practicing Mindfulness for Parents – Trying Together
Self-Care - Sesame Workshop
Supporting Positivity And Nurturing Mental Well-Being In Family Life – Fathers & Families Coalition of America
Understanding the Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression – Kaiser Permanente
Videos
Caring for New Parents’ Mental Health - Kaiser Permanente
How to Support Your Child's Mental Health – AP-OD
Rose Bud and Thorn - Mindful Moment
Services
Findtreatment.gov - A confidential and anonymous resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support - Share provides a supportive network and essential materials for families navigating the loss of a child during pregnancy, delivery, or infancy.
1-800-662-HELP (4357) - National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information services
211 - Free hotline for information on local resources. Also accessible through 211.org.
