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Music and Sounds

Listening to music can have a tremendously relaxing effect on our minds and bodies, especially slow, quiet classical music. As music can absorb our attention, it acts as a distraction at the same time it helps to explore emotions. This means it can be a great aid to meditation, helping to prevent the mind wandering. (Psychcentral.com)

Mindfulness

A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique (Dictionary.com)

Live Animal Virtual Visits

Interacting with animals has been shown to decrease levels of cortisol (a stress-related hormone) and lower blood pressure. Other studies have found that animals can reduce loneliness, increase feelings of social support, and boost your mood. (newsinhealth.nih.gov)

Art

Creating art boosts self-esteem and provides a sense of accomplishment in adults and children. It produces dopamine, which makes people feel good, increases drive, and improves concentration. When you finish a creative project, you feel a boost of dopamine that gives you a sense of accomplishment. (scrippsamg.com)

Mental Health

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. (mentalhealth.gov)

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Self-care is the ability to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and to cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a healthcare provider (The World Health Organization). Self-care helps individuals manage stressors in their lives, as well as taking care of their own health and well-being. (everydayhealth.com)