Bronx High School of Science Parents' Assocation

Supporting Mental Health

An article to read and share with your teenager: A teen’s guide to managing your parents, relationships and coronavirus

With young people experiencing an upheaval to their lives and routines brought on by the coronavirus, many may be feeling unsure about how to start a conversation with a friend.

“Whatever Gets You Talking,” is a new music video to help provide the inspiration, language, and tools to check in with your friends and support their mental health. 

The video is part of Seize the Awkward, JED’s campaign in partnership with the Ad Council and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Seize the Awkward has resources for maintaining mental health during coronavirus. Check it out. 

Get free, confidential mental health help from home: NYC Well provides free, confidential mental health help from licensed counselors to New Yorkers in crisis. Talk to someone on the phone, via chat or via text. Click here for help.