We're Here For You
Our team has compiled a list of websites, podcasts, apps, Carrd's, Youtube playlists and videos, and hotlines for your use! We update this page frequently in order to provide you with the highest-quality resources possible. We'd like to highlight the scoliosis-related resources as well (as seen below); each and every one of us would love to have you visit these resources to learn the "basics" of scoliosis.
Websites to Learn About Scoliosis
Scoliosis Research Society - Scoliosis Awareness Month
National Scoliosis Foundation - Patient/Caretaker Q&A Articles
Curvy Girls Scoliosis - Support Group
Spine Universe - Spine Health Information
Websites for Mental Health
7 cups offers free emotional support from certified volunteer listeners and chat rooms to get support from those who understand. It also has self help guides, growth paths for tips, and advice on how to feel better. For teens and adults. You can also become a volunteer as a listener!
This website is what it says in its name, relax and breathe, take a break for 2 minutes.
This website offers relaxing background noises for when you need a break or need to escape to one of these noises places. Such as the beach waves, the summertime, a bonfire, or rain sounds.
This website is for teens and young adults with mental illnesses. It is an online outlet for people to come forward with their own stories and find support. It comes with many motivational posts and mantras as well.
Self-care Support is an organization providing free mental health and healthy lifestyle articles, along with forums to build a real community of high-school students. They also have a podcast interviewing female leaders in various industries to inspire other young women to make a change in their communities, and they host community initiatives on occasion. Their mission is to spread mental health awareness by providing free resources to teens and connecting young individuals from across the world.
Podcasts
A teen podcast made by teens. Gael, Kayla, Mark, Issac, and Thomas, are the five stressed, sleep deprived yet energetic teens who share the struggles of being a teenager. Free on Spotify!
Apps
Mind Doc is a free app (no sign-up required!) that will be your mental health companion. Mind Doc accompanies you with daily questions whether you are struggling with emotional problems or just want to be aware of your mood and wellbeing. Mind Doc offers a Mood Journal, 3 questions a day, Mental Health Reports, In Depth Statistics, and more resources to help. Available on Google Play and the App Store.
Carrd's
Simple interactive sites for fun and stress relief
A simple mental health check in to help!
A 2 story game for a quick distraction!
This carrd is filled with fun resources to make you feel better!
This carrd will help you relieve your anxiety with some music/cute videos/or just need a quiet space.
Youtube Playlists & Videos
Click on the link above to access a Youtube playlist with 4 videos on breathing exercises!
Who doesn’t like watching cute videos on animals? Here is a 10-video Youtube playlist filled with cute animals!
In case you feel the need to take a step back and relax your mind, we encourage you to take a look at this yoga video that was created with the intention of promoting mindfulness and relaxation.
This is a playlist of calming songs that was compiled to make you feel safe and loved, even in the midst of mental health battles or even a recent heartbreak.
This is a Teenager Therapy podcast episode regarding mental health on Youtube.
Hotlines
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
1-800-827-7571
Drug Abuse National Helpline
1-800-662-4257
Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention
1-800-931-2237
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)