Resources for parents

Your children’s success is important to you, but it can be difficult to know how to best support them. Students face a lot of stress these days and the world is changing quickly. You may be worried about what they are going through but not know how to talk to them or where to go to learn more on your own. We believe that emotional wellness is critical for long-term success, and we are here to help.

Please read on for more information and resources.

New: Get more resources for fighting and coping with anti-AAPI racism on our new landing page dedicated to this topic.

Toolkit

This newly added toolkit was developed in collaboration with William James College Center for Multicultural and Global Mental Health (CMGMH) Asian Mental Health Program to support parents in communicating with their children about racism and anti-Asian discrimination. Click the toolkit on the right to learn more about it.

Fact Sheets

We have created fact sheets on common mental health topics as they relate to youth, including depression among Asian American students, self-harm and suicidality, COVID-19 stress, and racism and mental health. Please browse our collection below.

Resources
Comic: How to Talk about Other Majors
Comic: How to Talk about Other Majors
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Supporting Asian American Youth in Academic and Career Decision-Making
Supporting Asian American Youth in Academic and Career Decision-Making
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Depression Among Asian American Students​
Depression Among Asian American Students​

Depression is a common mental health condition affecting nearly 1 in 5 Asian American high school students. This fact sheet describes symptoms, causes, and treatments.

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COVID-19 and Racism
COVID-19 and Racism

COVID-19 has been accompanied by another epidemic, of racism against Asians worldwide. This fact sheet describes what is happening, puts it in context, and suggests strategies for responding.

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Webinars

Since the start of COVID, we began holding webinars featuring a wide range of mental health clinicians, educators, and more, discussing common topics that have affected the mental health of diverse students and families. Please feel free to explore and watch any of interest to you.

Additional Organizations and Resources

Let’s Talk! Conference

Founded by Josephine Kim, Ph.D., the annual conference provides you an intentional space to explore ways of promoting your child’s success and emotional wellbeing. You may find the webinars and resources helpful.


Facts for Families

Provided by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, this resource provides concise and up-to-date information on issues that affect children, teenagers, and their families, for example, difficulty coping with things, feels sad, can't sleep, gets involved with drugs, or can't get along with family or friends.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

AFSP is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death. The website includes a free crisis hotline and text line for those who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts.


National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

NAMI dedicates to building better lives for Americans affected by mental illness. It provides guidance for families and friends, who play a large role in helping and supporting those who experience mental health conditions.


The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds

The Clay Center at Massachusetts General Hospital is a free, practical, online educational resource dedicated to promoting and supporting the mental, emotional, and behavioral well-being of children, teens, and young adults.


AAPI LGBTQ Resources

The website includes a list of national resources in supporting the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) LGBTQ community.


PFLAG Family

The PFLAG Chapter Network provides confidential peer support, education, and advocacy to LGBTQ+ people, their parents and families, and allies.

Blog posts for parents

Blog
Let’s Talk! Launches 2020-2021 Virtual Series
Let’s Talk! Launches 2020-2021 Virtual Series

Let’s Talk! is organized by the Harvard Graduate School of Education in collaboration with our center.

Center Directors Answer Parents’ Questions on Depression
Center Directors Answer Parents’ Questions on Depression

Depression is common and treatable.

Dr. Juliana Chen Joins Webinar on Understanding Youth Depression
Dr. Juliana Chen Joins Webinar on Understanding Youth Depression

1 in 5 individuals currently has or has had mental health disorders in the past.