2025 Back to School
Back-to-school time in August holds exciting possibilities for kids, like learning new things and seeing friends. But being ready for school means more than backpacks, binders, and bus schedules. It also means students and caregivers alike must mentally prepare for the stressors and challenges they may face throughout the year.
SAMHSA’s Back-to-School Toolkit provides resources that support behavioral wellness for students. These tools are designed to help parents, caregivers, and educators talk to children about mental health and substance misuse, identify where additional support may be needed, and connect to care.
Social Media Toolkit
Post Copy 1 - All Platforms: As we prepare for #BackToSchool, it's crucial to remember that school readiness isn't just about having the right supplies, it's also about mental health. SAMHSA has resources available to support students' and families’ wellbeing: samhsa.gov/school-health
Post Copy 2 - All Platforms: Promoting mental health and preventing substance misuse is a critical part of overall health and wellness. As part of this mission, we want to equip parents, teachers, and students with resources to foster a mentally healthy return to school: samhsa.gov/school-health #BackToSchool
Post Copy 3 - All Platforms: A successful school year starts with more than supplies. Mental health and substance misuse support can make a big difference for students and educators. If you need help with mental health or substance misuse, help is available: samhsa.gov/find-help #BackToSchool
Post Copy 4 - All Platforms: Mental health and substance use challenges can affect students, parents and families year-round. As the school year begins, know that confidential support is available. Visit: samhsa.gov/find-help #BackToSchool
Post Copy 1 - All Platforms: Pay attention to how you're feeling this school year. Stress, anxiety, or pressure can lead to unhealthy choices—but there are healthy ways to cope. Check out these helpful resources to help you navigate your mental wellbeing: samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope #BackToSchool
Post Copy 2 - All Platforms: Being a student can be tough sometimes. If you notice yourself struggling or see a friend having a hard time, remember there are resources available to support you or your friend’s mental health, drug or alcohol misuse: samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope #BackToSchool
Post Copy 3 - All Platforms: #BackToSchool stress can be tough. Listen to yourself—if you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or feeling burnt out, it’s OK to ask for help. Text, call or chat the #988Lifeline for confidential help during difficult moments anytime, day or night. 988Lifeline.org
Post Copy 4 - All Platforms: Everyone handles #BackToSchool stress differently—but no one has to handle it alone. Don’t be afraid to reach out to friends, school counselors or other trusted adults in your life for help. You can also text, call or chat the #988Lifeline for support anytime.
Post Copy 1 - All Platforms: #BackToSchool season can bring challenges for you and your child’s mental and behavioral health. If you’re looking for support, SAMHSA has tools and resources to help: samhsa.gov/families/parent-caregiver-resources
Post Copy 2 - All Platforms: As the school year begins, you want your child to thrive—physically, mentally, and emotionally. If you’re unsure where to start, SAMHSA has resources that can help support your child’s well-being: samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone/helping-your-child #BackToSchool
Post Copy 3 - All Platforms: #BackToSchool time is a great chance to talk with your kids about substance misuse and provide them information, support and guidance. Take action to prevent underage drinking and other substance use with SAMHSA’s tools: samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you
Post Copy 1 - All Platforms: The skills and relationships students build in your classrooms can help support their mental health and reduce substance misuse. Check out these resources that can help you educate your students on mental health, drugs, and alcohol: samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone/educators-support-children-teens #BackToSchool
Post Copy 2 - All Platforms: As educators, you work hard every day to prep students for their future success. But it's important to work on and take care of yourself, too. SAMHSA has resources to support your mental health and emotional well-being during #BackToSchool and all year: samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone/caring-for-yourself
Post Copy 3 - All Platforms: How do you know if your student needs more support & where do you go to find it? Find support with Screen4Success!—a 10-minute screener for health, wellness & well-being that'll look for signs of risk & help you find support to address any concerns. samhsa.gov/substance-use/prevention/talk-they-hear-you/screen4success
Post Copy 1 - All Platforms: As students begin to head #BackToSchool, check out these educational resources for information that youth, parents, educators and others who help youth can use to assist youth in navigating social media: aap.org/en/patient-care/media-and-children/center-of-excellence-on-social-media-and-youth-mental-health/
Post Copy 2 - All Platforms: Parents, teachers, coaches and other trusted adults in a child’s life all have a critical role in supporting the social and emotional development of children—including the use of social media. Find resources, best practices and guidelines here: aap.org/en/patient-care/media-and-children/center-of-excellence-on-social-media-and-youth-mental-health/
Post Copy 3 - All Platforms: Families, school staff members and other adults play a key role in kids' social and emotional growth—including how they use social media. Check out these resources from the Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health: aap.org/en/patient-care/media-and-children/center-of-excellence-on-social-media-and-youth-mental-health/ #BackToSchool
Post Copy 4 - All Platforms: Students are going to use social media and other online platforms. Check out & share these resources to encourage parents and educators to have open and collaborative communication about their child’s or student’s online use: aap.org/en/patient-care/media-and-children/center-of-excellence-on-social-media-and-youth-mental-health/ #BackToSchool