Resources for Stress and Emotional Management
Highlighting the best apps, websites, and workbooks for high school and early college students to manage stress, regulate emotions, and build mindfulness skills.
Apps
- Headspace
Guided meditations and mindfulness exercises. Perfect for beginners.
headspace.com - Calm
Relaxation techniques, sleep stories, and daily mindfulness activities.
calm.com - Insight Timer
Thousands of free meditations tailored to stress, focus, and sleep.
smilingmind.com.au - Smiling Mind
Free, teen-focused mindfulness programs developed by psychologists.
insighttimer.com
Websites
- Mindfulness for Teens
Free guided meditations and mindfulness tips designed for high schoolers.
mindfulnessforteens.com - TeensHealth by Nemours
Articles and resources on stress, emotions, and mental health for teens.
kidshealth.org/teens
Workbooks and Printable Tools
Written with teens in mind, these books like these provide practical, relatable advice for managing stress and emotions:
- The Anxiety Workbook for Teens by Lisa M. Schab, LCSW
Interactive exercises to help teens manage stress and anxiety.
Find on amazon.com - Therapist Aid: Emotion Regulation Worksheets
Free, professional worksheets for mindfulness and emotional regulation.
therapistaid.com