Support Your Teen or Young Adult’s Mental Health Journey
As a parent, family member, or trusted supporter, you play a vital role in the emotional well-being of the young person in your life. The transition from adolescence to adulthood is filled with academic pressures, evolving identities, social challenges, and uncertainty about the future—making mental health care more important than ever.
By encouraging and facilitating access to mental health resources, you help your loved one build resilience, develop healthy coping strategies, and grow into a confident, self-aware adult. Your support can make all the difference in helping them feel empowered, understood, and ready to thrive—both now and in the years ahead.
FREE Counseling Services
EMU's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers FREE, confidential, short-term counseling to to all students enrolled at least half-time.
Resources For Helping a Teen or Young Adult
These resources guide teens and young adults in mental health care—spotting warning signs, starting important conversations, and building resilience. They offer tips on self-care, privacy, college support, suicide prevention, and more, helping young people thrive through vital transitions.
Understand Mental Health Expand dropdownCommunication Tips Expand dropdownSupporting Your Young Adult Expand dropdown- Self-Care | The Jed Foundation
- How to Build Resilience in Teens and Young Adults: 7 Essential Tips
- How to Get Your Teen to Sleep | The Jed Foundation
- Mental Health and Privacy Explained | The Jed Foundation
- Researching College Disabilities Accommodations I JED
- Getting Health and Mental Health Care on College Campuses | The Jed Foundation
- Navigating College with a Physical Disability | The Jed Foundation
- Parents & Families - Eastern Michigan University
About the "We Care" Mental Health Initiative at EMU
EMU's mental health initiative supports student wellness by providing information about accessible counseling, crisis intervention, and peer support. It helps reduce stigma, promotes emotional resilience, and connects faculty, staff, and students to essential services. By fostering a culture of care, the hub enhances academic success, retention, and well-being—making campus a safer, more supportive space for all.
