Call 911 if you or the person you are helping is in immediate danger
24-hour Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 (TALK) or Text “Hello” to 741741
24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)
24-hour Michigan Mental Health Hotline: 1-888-535-6136 Press "8" to talk to a Michigan Stay Well counselor
Self-care is an activity that we do deliberately in order to take care of our mental, emotional, and physical health. Although it's a simple concept in theory, it's something we very often overlook. Good self-care is key to improved mood and reduced anxiety.
Self-Care Resources for Educators, Schools, and Parents Related to Distance Learning and COVID-19 - Written Articles
How to Take Care of Your Mental Health During The Coronavirus, Protests and Beyond - Written Article
Developing a Self-Care Plan - Written Article
How to Be Your Best Self In Times of Crisis - Video (Time: 45 minutes)
iRest - Application for meditation
Mental Health America - Resources
Headspace - Application
Tips for Supporting Student Wellness During COVID-19 - TRAILS - Written Article (Grades: K-12)
25 Fun Mindfulness Activities for Children and Teens - Written Article (Grades: K-12)
Fun Mindfulness Tool & Activity - Written Article (Grades K-12)
Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Videos (Grades K-5)
Yoga & Mindfulness Classes for Children and Teens - Videos (Grades K-12)
Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus (Child Mind Institute)
Managing Anxiety Around COVID-19 (RULER)
Helping Young Kids Through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Crisis (Zero to Thrive)
Reducing Student Anxiety (and Your Own) During Uncertain Times (Common Sense Education)
Helping Children Cope With Stress During the 2019-nCoV Outbreak (World Health Organization)
Activities To Do At Home (Action for Healthy Kids)
Webinar Recording: Managing Anxiety Around COVID-19 (Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence)
Self-Care: 12 Ways to Take Better Care of Yourself (Psychology Today)
6 Self-Care Steps for a Pandemic - Always Important, Now Essential (Harvard Health Blog)
5 Self-Care Practices for Every Area of Your Life (Verywell Mind)