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  Mental Health Awareness Month is a good time to remember that an A+ student
  with an A+ smile can also be teetering on an emotional edge
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# Mental Health Awareness Month is a good time to remember that an A+ student with an A+ smile can also be teetering on an emotional edge

*The right conversations — and the right help — can make all the difference for a child or teen experiencing anxiety.*

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- [Download Mental Health Awareness resources](/download/4h543kap78V5bwWMi7n0hB/2026%20Brightline%20Mental%20Health%20Awareness%20Month%20-%20Anxiety%20Resources.zip) 
- [Brightline overview resources](/partners/employers/employer-resources/) 

## This month (and all year long), we urge parents to look for where anxiety might be getting in the way of what their child needs or wants to do.

When anxiety becomes a struggle for a child — when a parent sees patterns of distress, avoidance, or interference in one or more areas — it’s not likely to get better on its own. 

We're here to encourage parents to ask questions, listen to potentially difficult answers, and be brave enough to get extra support for their child or teen when it's needed. 




![Managing anxiety as a family](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/13QJqz6dGXlfWN7z5EWgJH/67a89c9c5aab46e7ecf1952aa2cf290f/pexels-jibarofoto-12775229.jpg)

## Trust your gut — ask for help

For kids who need more support, treatment shouldn’t be a last resort. In fact, it’s the best first step to take. Let Brightline help — learn more about our programs below.

### Psychological Testing


- [](/care/psychological-testing/) 

### Therapy and psychiatry services


- [](/care/therapy-programs/general-therapy/) 

### Anxiety program


- [](/care/therapy-programs/anxiety-program/) 

### OCD program


- [](/care/therapy-programs/ocd-program/) 

### ADHD program


- [](/care/therapy-programs/adhd-program/) 

### Disruptive behaviors program


- [](/care/therapy-programs/disruptive-behaviors-program/) 

## Get in touch with us

It's okay if you don't know the root of the issue or are unsure what to say. We've been there — and now we're here for you.

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- [Contact us](/about-us/contact-us/)