Mental Health First Aid for Teens
Self-harm, panic, suicidal thoughts and crisis — the resources to have before you need them, chosen for accuracy under pressure.
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Therapist-curated resource guide
Mental Health First Aid for Teens
A Thrive List™ for the Mental Health First Aid for Teens pathway
Last updated 30 July 2026
From the therapist
Keep this guide somewhere you can find it at 2am. The first pages are what to do; the last page is who to call. Nothing here replaces urgent medical help — if there is immediate risk to life, call emergency services.
If you're overwhelmed, start here
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Helping Your Child with Self-Harm(find this book on Amazon, opens in a new tab)
Overcoming series
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When Your Teen Has an Eating Disorder(find this book on Amazon, opens in a new tab)
Lauren Muhlheim
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Talking to Teens About Suicide(find this book on Amazon, opens in a new tab)
Papyrus guidance
If today is not the day for a reading list: take the three Start Here picks, ignore everything else, and come back in a month.
What's inside
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Best Parent Books
7 recommendations
- 01Top pick
Helping Your Child with Self-Harm(find this book on Amazon, opens in a new tab)
Overcoming series
- 02Top pick
When Your Teen Has an Eating Disorder(find this book on Amazon, opens in a new tab)
Lauren Muhlheim
- 03Top pick
Talking to Teens About Suicide(find this book on Amazon, opens in a new tab)
Papyrus guidance
4 more in the PDF
Best Children's Books
4 recommendations
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1 more in the PDF
Best Teen Books
3 recommendations
- 01Top pick
The Anxiety Survival Guide for Teens(find this book on Amazon, opens in a new tab)
Jennifer Shannon
- 02Top pick
Coping Skills for Teens Workbook(find this book on Amazon, opens in a new tab)
Janine Halloran
- 03
Best Podcasts
3 recommendations
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Best Apps
4 recommendations
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1 more in the PDF
Best Websites
4 recommendations
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1 more in the PDF
Best YouTube Channels
3 recommendations
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Helpful Organisations
5 recommendations
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2 more in the PDF
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