Resources
If You Need Help:
Important Resources:
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Important Note:
Manny’s Band Foundation does not provide clinical, counseling, or emergency services. We are an advocacy and education organization. If you or someone you know needs help, please contact 988 or professional resources.
Recommended Reading:
HERE I AM, I AM ME.
by Cara Bean. Is an illustrated guide to your kid’s brain. It will explain the game you are both playing and help you understand what is actually going inside your kid’s mental health. [buy on Amazon here]
ALL CARS NEED BRAKES.
Manny’s cousin Brady (a high school senior) wrote a children’s book dedicated to Manny: All Cars Need Brakes. It’s about Miles, a spirited car who learns that ignoring self-care and mental health leads to burnout. Support a young author and get your copy [buy on Amazon here]
THE ANXIOUS GENERATION. A must-read for all parents: the generation-defining investigation into the collapse of youth mental health in the era of smartphones, social media, and big tech—and a plan for a healthier, freer childhood [buy on Amazon here]
10 RULES FOR RAISING KIDS IN A HIGH-TECH WORLD.
In the days after Manny’s death, Ben found Dr. Twenge’s research which illustrated the connection between mental health and teen smartphone use. Too late for Manny, but important reading to help you understand what’s going on with your kids. [buy on Amazon here]
The Manny’s Band Foundation, Inc. receives a small commission on sales generated through the links above which go to support the work of the Foundation.
