What are some useful Resources for Teens?

Teen Coaching is the glue that brings all the elements together, but a BIG part is continued development and support. Here are some resources to help you move forward.

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"You Are a Badass (YA Edition)" – Jen Sincero
Confidence-building and motivational.

"Stuff That Sucks" – Ben Sedley
Accepting difficult emotions without judgment.

"I Want More Pizza" – Steve Burkholder
Easy, relatable financial literacy intro for teens.

"Above the Influence" – Partnership to End Addiction
Empowering teens to make healthy choices around substance use.

Books & Authors

Book cover of 'You Are a Badass' by Jen Sincero, featuring bold black, red, and blue text on a yellow background, with subtitle 'How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life.'
Book cover titled "Stuff That Sucks: A Teen's Guide to Accepting What You Can't Change and Committing to What You Can" by Ben Sedley. The background features a red and white design with lightning bolts and abstract patterns.
Book cover of "I Want More Pizza" by Steve Burkholder, featuring a pizza graphic with dollar signs and text "Real World Money Skills for High School, College, and Beyond" on a red background.
Abstract turquoise leaf or droplet design in a circular outline, featuring geometric lines and connections. Logo of Thrive

Social Media Pages

Mental Health America logo with the abbreviation MHA in blue and an orange swoosh design.
"Do Something.org" logo in bold white text on a black background.

@mentalhealthamerica - Clear, educational posts for young people.

@dosomething - Youth empowerment with action-focused campaigns.

@thrive - Wellness and life-balance for the next generation.

Podcasts

Teenager Therapy
By teens, for teens – real conversations on anxiety, identity, school pressure.

Being Me: A Teen Mental Health Podcast
Youth-focused tools for emotional wellness.

Planet Money
Great for intro-to-economics concepts in fun formats.