Teen Mental Health Coping Kits
~ YOUR THOUGHTS MATTER ~
~ YOUR FEELINGS MATTER ~
YOU MATTER!
GROWING UP IN TODAY’S WORLD IS CHALLENGING.
Our teens are navigating school, friendships, family expectations, social media, a complex world and so much more – all while trying to discover who they are and who they want to become.
Everyone experiences stress, disappointment, anxiety, sadness, frustration or self-doubt at times. Some days can feel exciting and hopeful while other days may feel overwhelming, stressful, lonely or confusing. Having difficult emotions does not mean something is wrong with you. It means you are human. Teaching our teens how to recognize their feelings and respond to them in healthy ways is an important life skill that is at the core of our work at BStrong Together.
BSTRONG TOGETHER CAN HELP!
In our efforts to support the mental health of Barrington area high school students, BStrong Together has created 3000 mental health coping kits for the start of the 2026-27 school year with the support of a grant from the Barrington Area Community Foundation.
Mental health coping kits have been found to be a valuable tool for helping students navigate stress, anxiety, frustration and other intense feelings. They help students to build confidence and offer proactive ways to practice mindfulness, grounding and self-care. The BStrong Together Teen Mental Health Coping Kit is a collection of tools and resources designed to support emotional well-being during difficult moments. Just as a first aid kit helps care for physical injuries, a mental health coping kit provides strategies that can help students manage stress, calm their minds, express their feelings and build resilience.
WHY EMOTIONAL REGULATION MATTERS
Learning to manage emotions is a skill that develops over time. Emotions are a normal part of life, but learning how to understand and manage them can help you respond thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively. Emotional regulation can improve relationships, reduce stress, increase confidence, strengthen problem-solving skills, and help you navigate life’s challenges with greater resilience.
THE BSTRONG TOGETHER TEEN MENTAL HEALTH COPING KITS INCLUDES:
KIT CARD – FRONT
KIT CARD – BACK
JOURNAL PROMPTS
MENTAL HEALTH HELP & RESOURCE CARD
A FINAL REMINDER FOR STUDENTS
You don’t have to control every emotion you feel—you only have to keep learning healthy ways to respond to them. Every time you practice a coping skill, you’re building resilience and taking an important step toward caring for your mental health.
Thank you to the Barrington Area Community Foundation for their support of the BStrong Together Teen Mental Health Coping Kits.