Holiday Mental Health Toolkit

Holiday Mental Health Toolkit

The holiday season can bring joy and connection—but it can also heighten stress, disruption, financial pressure, and feelings of grief or isolation. Many young people and families experience mixed emotions during this time, and that’s completely normal.

The Steve Fund created this Holiday Mental Health Toolkit to offer practical tips, reflection tools, and free resources that support emotional well-being during the season. Whether you’re caring for a young person or caring for yourself, these guides are here to help you navigate challenges and create space for rest, grounding, and connection.

Mental Health Check In

(Students) Healthy Coping Without Substances during Holidays

(Caregivers) Healthy Coping Without Substances during Holidays

Family Conversation Starters

Caring for Yourself During the Holidays - A Guide for Parents and Caregivers

Live Holiday Events

 

We also invite you to join our live holiday events for youth and families, where we’ll explore ways to recognize and respond to mental health needs that may intensify at this time of year.

You are not alone. Support is available, community is here, and your well-being matters.

Dec 03

Hope, Healing, and Well-Being
Webinar
Peer Support Strategies for the Holiday Season Facilitated by Mental Health Experts  and The Steve Fund Youth Ambassador Board Members The holiday season can bring both joy and emotional challenges for youth, children, and families — especially for those navigating stress, loss, or disconnection. Drawing from insigh...
Wednesday 3rd of December 2025 05:00 PM EST
Dec 09

Home for the Holidays: Navigating Finals, Family and Your Identity
Workshop
The end of fall semester hits different - finals are piling up, you're stressed about going home for break, and you might be feeling like a different person than when you left. This 60-minute workshop is designed to help you actually deal with it all. We'll cover real strategies for getting through finals without burning out, handling family dynami...
Tuesday 9th of December 2025 04:00 PM EST
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Dec 10

Family Healing Through the Holidays: Honoring Joy, Grief, and Loneliness
Webinar
The Steve Fund’s  Ask the Expert Webinar Join The Steve Fund in a compassionate space for parents and caregivers to find hope and healing for themselves and their families this holiday season. Together, caregivers will nurture their own well-being while supporting young people through the joys, grief, and loneliness of the season....
Wednesday 10th of December 2025 07:00 PM EST
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