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For Families & Caregivers

When young people face challenges it can be hard to know the best way to support them. Foundry empowers families, caregivers, siblings and other loved ones to find the right care and support for young people. In this section, you will find information to assist you in understanding mental health and wellness in young people, identifying signs of mental health difficulties, tips for conversations with your youth or young adult and where to find additional resources and support.

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10 Questions to Ask Yourself When Using a Mental Health App

These questions can help while you’re thinking about what’s important for you when you choose a mental health app, and some suggestions for what to do if you think it’s time to make a change.

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Embracing My Journey: A Last Year of High School Filled with Discovery and Empowerment

After feeling overwhelmed, marijuana provided a temporary sense of relief. But soon enough, this youth realized that this cycle was consuming them, and they knew they needed to break free.

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Growing Up with a Parent Struggling with Alcohol Use

Growing up, I knew that my father’s relationship with alcohol was different.

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My Experience with Alcohol Use: Embracing Harm Reduction

Everyone’s journey is different. For me, working on using safely helped me recognize when I might be using alcohol in ways that were harmful to me.

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Creating Your Own Adjustable Self-Care Toolkit

Sometimes, engaging in self-care might feel like it’s just too hard. An adjustable self-care toolkit can allow us to be kinder to ourselves and give us the compassion we need on those hard days.