Wellness Resources

Our Wellness Resources page is updated regularly with resources centered around specific issues that affect our community. Over the next few weeks, this page hopes to raise awareness of the symptoms of depression, how to treat depression and seek care, and how to support your friends and loved ones. While these resources serve as reference materials, please seek professional medical care if you feel these situations apply to you or your child. Previously featured resources can be viewed at the bottom of this page.

In addition to monitoring our students’ academic progress, Prep for Prep works with independent schools and colleges to advocate for the social, emotional, and mental health of our students. If you are seeking extra support from Prep, speak with your child’s Post-Placement Counselor or Undergraduate Affairs Officer for referrals to consult with our mental health staff so they can assist you with securing the appropriate services. Our licensed clinical support staff also help Prep families by regularly facilitating parent support groups on different topics impacting their children.

List of 3 items.

Dealing with Teen Depression

How does depression feel? Here are some common symptoms you may experience. Read more.
Key Terms to Know in Therapy

If you're unfamiliar with therapy, here are some terms that may help clarify what it's all about. Read more.
Supporting Someone with Depression

How can you help a loved one? Here are some do's and don'ts on getting started. Read more.

Further Resources

How Do Antidepressants Work?

Previously Featured

List of 3 items.

10 Healthy Ways to Cope with Failure

How to handle the fear of failing and bounce back from the negative emotions that may arise. Read more.
5 Steps to Shake the Feeling that You're an Imposter

Who coined the term 'imposter syndrome' and how can you push against those feelings? Read more.
7 Ways to Navigate Self-Doubt

How to keep accomplishing your goals when self-doubt threatens to stop you in your tracks. Read more.

List of 3 items.

Build Your Community

Five ways to build community to improve your mental health.
Read more.
Coping Mechanisms

Learn the difference between coping mechanisms and defense mechanisms, as well as different coping styles.
Read more.
Healthy Alternatives

Learn what addiction is and how to find healthy alternatives.
Read more.

List of 3 items.

A Psychological Exploration of Zoom Fatigue

A closer look at what causes zoom fatigue and how to prevent burn out. Read more.
Communicate Healthy Boundaries During COVID

Steps to set and maintain boundaries, and express your needs clearly. Read more.
Healthy Family Relationships & Stress Relief

How to navigate complicated family relationships and relieve stress.
Read more.

List of 3 items.

High School Financial Planning

Lessons from money management to insurance to help students begin planning for the future. Read more.
Know Your Options: Paying for College

Understand your financial aid offer, and your responsibilities and rights when it comes to student loans. Read more.
Managing Finances During COVID-19

Ten suggestions to navigate the financial emergencies caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more.

List of 3 items.

Back to School Planning

Checklists to help parents and guardians prepare for in-person or at-home learning. Read more.
Grief and COVID-19

Mourning our bygone lives: how to heal from the series of losses caused by the pandemic. Read more.
Mental Health Apps

A list of mental health apps covering categories like mindfulness, self-help, and professional support. Read more.

List of 3 items.

Effects of Racism on Mental Health

The link between experiences of racism and strength and anxiety for Black Americans. Read more.
Identity and Cultural Dimensions

Bringing culture and identity into the conversation of mental health and mental health care. Read more.
A Guide to Understanding Everyday Bias

A discussion guide and action steps to understanding and raising awareness of everyday biases. Read more.