Highlighting the best apps, websites, and workbooks for high school and early college students to manage stress, regulate emotions, and build mindfulness skills.
Apps
Headspace Guided meditations and mindfulness exercises. Perfect for beginners. headspace.com
Calm Relaxation techniques, sleep stories, and daily mindfulness activities. calm.com
Insight Timer Thousands of free meditations tailored to stress, focus, and sleep. insighttimer.com
Smiling Mind Free, teen-focused mindfulness programs developed by psychologists. smilingmind.com.au
Websites
Mindfulness for Teens Free guided meditations and mindfulness tips designed for high schoolers. mindfulnessforteens.com
TeensHealth by Nemours Articles and resources on stress, emotions, and mental health for teens. kidshealth.org/teens
Workbooks and Printable Tools
Written with teens in mind, these books like these provide practical, relatable advice for managing stress and emotions:
The Anxiety Workbook for Teens by Lisa M. Schab, LCSW Interactive exercises to help teens manage stress and anxiety. Find on amazon.com
Therapist Aid: Emotion Regulation Worksheets Free, professional worksheets for mindfulness and emotional regulation. therapistaid.com
