Welcome to Haven's Youth Resources
Your space for exploring mental health and wellness.
We're glad you've found your way to Haven.
Whether you're dealing with tough emotions, navigating relationships, or just curious about mental health, you're in the right place. Our resources are designed specifically for young people like you and cover a wide range of topics.
Remember, everyone's mental health journey is unique. Feel free to explore the topics that resonate with you. If you're ever feeling overwhelmed or in crisis, check out our Get Help for immediate support resources.
What You'll Find Here:
Engaging Animations
Visual stories that break down complex topics into easy-to-understand concepts.
Practical Tools
Strategies and techniques you can use in your daily life to manage stress, anxiety, and other challenges.
Age-Specific Content
Information tailored for different age groups, because we know that what's relevant to a 13-year-old might be different from what a 20-year-old needs.
Ready to Dive In?
Choose your age group below to find content that's most relevant to you, or you can always use the search feature to find a specific topic:
All Ages
Trauma
Trauma impacts people in many different ways. If you are traumatized, you might feel jumpy, angry, or sad a lot of the time and find it hard to trust people. You may feel drawn to risky behavior or trouble sleeping or concentrating.
Here are some relevant resources on trauma:
Depression
There are many ways to feel better, including talking to a therapist, learning coping strategies, and medication.
Here are some resources that might help:
ADHD
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects how people focus, control their impulses, and manage their energy. Everyone with ADHD is different, and there are many ways to manage the challenges, from organizational strategies to medication.
Here are some resources to get you started:
Calming the CNS: Grounding and Deep breathing
Our Central Nervous System (CNS) plays a big role in how we react to stress. Watch the video for examples of simple exercises you can do when you are feeling overwhelmed.
The Basics of Psychopharmacology
Psychopharmacology is the study of medications that can be used to treat mental health conditions. This video is an overview of the latest information on the most frequently-prescribed medications that will help you feel more informed when talking with your provider.
Ages 9-13
Friendship Superpowers
Friends are super important! This video helps kids understand the importance of safety in friendships.
Big Feelings
Emotions are a normal part of life, but sometimes they can feel really big and overwhelming. This video has strategies and suggestions on ways to cope with them.
Ages 14-17
Coping with Suicidal Thoughts
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, and you might experience intense feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or thoughts of wanting to end your life. It's crucial to understand that these feelings, while incredibly difficult, are not uncommon and often temporary. Talking to someone about your feelings can help.
Building Safer Relationships
Relationships, whether romantic or friendly, should make you feel safe, respected, and valued. In this video we offer tips and suggestions on how to recognize the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships.
Ages 18-21
Family Hot Potato
As you transition into adulthood, your relationships with family members may change. Setting healthy boundaries is an important part of this transition. This video showcases an effective way to communicate your boundaries by using “I” statements.
What is Psychosis?
Psychosis is a mental health condition that affects a person's thoughts, perceptions, and sense of reality, often appearing in late adolescence or early adulthood. This video focuses on this important and little-talked-about topic, and dispels some myths and misconceptions around Psychosis.
For more information, we like these resources: