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Your Mental Health

WEBKnowing if members of your family have struggled with their mental health and understanding what has helped them, can be beneficial when deciding what kind of help …

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Emotional Health Checklist

WEBFor some people, the decreasing hours of sunshine during the winter greatly affects their mental health. Many people have the “winter blues,” and some have Seasonal Affective …

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Exercise: Get Up Off the Couch!

WEBWays to Get Help. Exercise: Get Up Off the Couch! Exercise is good for the body and the mind. It prevents diseases and increases energy. Exercise also releases feel-good …

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Healthy Eating: Put Down the Chips!

WEBPut the pretzels in a small bowl rather than sitting down with the whole bag. Take your time, and slow down when you eat. When you rush and gobble down a meal or a snack, you …

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Dealing with Stress

WEBEliminate some of your stress Decrease your stress by managing your time. Life gets busy and it's important to prioritize your tasks; break down big projects into smaller steps, ask …

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Creating a Safety Plan

WEBThe steps for creating a Safety Plan can actually be used in many different situations: If you are having thoughts of hurting yourself. If you are worried about someone hurting you. If …

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12 Steps To Overcome Depression

WEBExercise regularly & eat healthy foods. Get a reasonable amount of sleep each night. Find purpose. Put your focus on someone or something other than yourself. Create a list of …

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Your Feelings are OK

WEBTalk to friends, family, a teacher, or our Hotline, about how you are feeling. Know that feelings are going happen but do not let them control your life. If at any time you feel a …

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Coping with COVID

WEBIf you hold too many emotions inside for too long, they intensify, become overwhelming, and can impact your mental and physical health. Journal your thoughts; reflect on what is …

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9 Steps to Taking Care of Yourself

WEBBe patient with yourself. Accept that you will make mistakes, know that you can't please everyone, and allow time to grieve. Know that things will get better, even though it might …

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Tips & Tools

WEBTips & Tools. Tips & Tools. to help you deal with challenging situations. Issues come in many shapes and sizes. Anxiety, friends, parents, self-esteem each can bring their …

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The Hope Box: A Reason to Keep Living

WEBThe Hope Box. A Hope Box is a simple but powerful way to help you remember your reasons for living during moments when all hope seems gone. To create a Hope Box, …

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10 Ways to Stay Grounded

WEBExercise, stretch, or take walk or go running. Pay attention to your surroundings – objects, smells, and temperature. Keep a “worry stone” in your pocket. Rub on it if you find …

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20 Questions to Ask Yourself if You Feel Like Giving Up

WEBGo get your pajamas on. Fill your bed up with blankets, pillows, or stuffed animals. Put all electronics away, and then lay down with your eyes closed for 15 minutes. It might help …

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Reducing Family Stress

WEBExercise, eat right, practice healthy coping skills. Start a hobby or learn to do something new. Keep the peace. Don't fight. Ignore annoying people. Don't bring up past grudges. …

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101 Positive Things to Say to Myself

WEBI am a success; I can make this a great day. Note to self: You are amazing. I can control my breathing. I will stay calm, it will get better. I allow myself to forgive; it will allow me to …

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99 Coping Skills

WEBPlay with modeling clay or Play-Doh. Build a pillow fort. Go for a nice long drive. Complete something you’ve been putting off. Draw on yourself with a marker. Take up a new …

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Creating a Safety Plan

WEBCreating a Safety Plan A Safety Plan is a brief written list of strategies that can help you cope with life’s challenges. It outlines . steps that you can use to deal with any negative …

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Writing a Letter to Your Parents

WEBWriting a letter allows you to reread and rewrite your thoughts if you want. You can share your story and feelings without interruption. Your parents will have time to process and …

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