Program boundary: Resilient Riders provides equine-assisted wellness and educational activities. It does not diagnose, cure, or treat anxiety, autism, PTSD, depression, or any other medical or mental-health condition.
For children
- Tell a trusted adult when worry, sadness, anger, or fear feels hard to manage.
- Keep telling a trusted adult if you still need help.
- Get immediate adult help if someone may be hurt.
For preteens
- Ask for help when feelings keep you from sleep, school, friendships, or usual activities.
- You can start with a parent, guardian, school professional, doctor, or another trusted adult.
- You deserve a calm, serious response.
For teens and adults
- Consider professional support for severe or distressing symptoms, especially when they persist or impair daily responsibilities.
- A primary care provider can help identify appropriate next steps and referrals.
- Seek immediate help for thoughts of suicide, self-harm, violence, or another urgent safety risk.
Practical choices
Prepare to ask for help
- Write down what has changed and how long it has lasted.
- Note what daily activities are affected.
- Choose a qualified provider or ask a trusted person to help you find one.
- Use crisis or emergency services for urgent danger.
What staff can do
Resilient Riders staff can explain program boundaries, support a safe pause, and share public resources. Staff do not diagnose or choose mental-health treatment.
Evidence and attribution
Sources and review information
Resilient Riders wrote this page in original language after reviewing the sources below. No third-party image, worksheet, logo, assessment, or downloadable file is reproduced.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Caring for Your Mental Health- Publication or review date
- Last reviewed April 2026
- Resilient Riders reviewed
- August 21, 2026
- How this source was used
- Government information identified as public domain. Resilient Riders uses an original summary and does not reproduce source images.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Children and Mental Health: Is This Just a Stage?- Publication or review date
- Revised 2024; NIH Publication No. 24-MH-8085
- Resilient Riders reviewed
- August 21, 2026
- How this source was used
- Government information identified as public domain. Resilient Riders uses an original summary and does not reproduce source images.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
About Anxiety and Depression in Children- Publication or review date
- May 15, 2026
- Resilient Riders reviewed
- August 21, 2026
- How this source was used
- Government source summarized in original language. No source images or downloadable materials are reproduced.