Teen Mental Health Resources for Parents & Families

Practical tools for the moments when you’re not sure what to do next.

Supporting a teen through anxiety, school stress, emotional challenges, or changes in their mental health can leave you with a lot of questions.

Portum Wellness & Recovery created this resource library to give parents, caregivers, and teens practical information they can use at home, at school, and during conversations about mental health.

Explore downloadable guides, worksheets, checklists, and other resources designed to make the next step feel a little clearer.

Featured Resources

Sample 504 Plan for ADHD and Anxiety

A parent-friendly guide to common school accommodations for teens.

Learn what a 504 Plan may include, explore accommodation examples for ADHD and anxiety, and review a sample format before speaking with your teen’s school.

Back-to-School Anxiety Worksheet for Teens

A simple worksheet to help teens identify what’s making school feel stressful.

This guided worksheet helps teens recognize their worries, identify what helps them feel more prepared, and create a practical plan for navigating the first few weeks of school.

Not Sure Where to Start?

Sometimes you don’t need another article. You need help figuring out what your teen may be experiencing and what kind of support could make sense.

Our resources are designed to help families better understand common concerns, but they are not a substitute for individualized mental health care.

If your teen’s mental health challenges are beginning to interfere with school, relationships, family life, or everyday functioning, talking with a professional can help you understand what comes next.

More Support for Parents & Teens

Looking for information about a specific mental health concern?

Explore our educational content on topics including:

When Your Family Needs More Than a Resource

A worksheet or guide can be a useful starting point, but some challenges need more individualized support.

Portum Wellness & Recovery provides trauma-informed outpatient treatment for adolescents in Annandale, New Jersey, including Partial Care, Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP), Virtual IOP, and Aftercare.

If you’re unsure whether treatment is appropriate for your teen, our team can help you understand your options.