Resources

This resource (PDF, 4 pages) presents a list of questions for school leaders to consider and address as they establish school policies and cultures that are inclusive and supportive of LGBTQI+ students’ digital health, safety, and citizenship. Learn more (PDF, 4 pages). 

This report (PDF, 47 pages) presents findings from the High School Longitudinal Study of 2009 (HSLS:09), a study following a nationally representative sample of students who were in ninth grade in fall 2009 from high school into postsecondary education and the workforce. The report includes findings on these topics:  Secondary-to-postsecondary transition ...

This guide (PDF, 2 pages) provides resources, information, and quick tips for mental health practitioners working with youth in virtual settings. Learn more. 

“Take HEART" Awareness Week is May 6-10, 2024. This public awareness campaign promotes collaborations that support the mental health and well-being of everyone in the school building. School teams are invited to share daily calls to action, talking points, infographics, and additional resources to spread the word about the importance ...

This newsletter introduces teens to public health topics that CDC studies. This edition focuses on Gonorrhea. The newsletter shares an overview of Gonorrhea and discusses CDC’s work and the public health approach to addressing the STI. Learn more. 

This webpage contains resources designed to equip educators, students, parents, and community members with the knowledge and strategies to challenge religious and racial discrimination and foster spaces where every student feels valued and can thrive academically and socially. Resources are provided for K-12 and college/university environments. Learn more.  ...

This webpage contains resources to help school mental health providers increase their skills as affirming providers to support LGBTQ+ students. The webpage contains webinar recordings, self-paced e-learning modules, links to crisis hotlines, and additional resources. Learn more. 

This resource (PDF, 12 pages) documents the insights and considerations of national, state, and local subject matter experts (SMEs) regarding strategies for mitigating the negative effects of collateral consequences for justice-involved youth. Learn more.  

This tip sheet (PDF, 6 pages)  explains what accommodations are, who they apply to, and provides examples of workplace accommodations that could be helpful for young people with serious mental health conditions. The resource is designed to help young people understand the types of accommodations they may be eligible for ...

This podcast explores the importance of self-advocacy and provides tips for young adults on obtaining accommodations in work and school. In this episode, a young adult certified peer support specialist discusses her journey advocating for herself in school and then in the workplace. Learn more.   ...