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Taking care of our mental health is as important as taking care of our physical health. When we are not at our best, physically or mentally, it can be hard for us to do things we need to do or enjoy doing: going to school, going to work, or having good friendships/relationships. We may struggle with feelings of sadness, being tired, being angry or not caring about things that used to be important or interesting. Use the resources on this page and on the "calming activities" tab to help manage these feelings and make sure to talk to a trusted friend or adult if you need extra support!
Anxiety
Anxiety is a mental and physical reaction to perceived threats. In small doses, anxiety is helpful. It protects us from danger, and focuses our attention on problems. But when anxiety is too severe, or occurs too frequently, it can become debilitating.Anxiety
Psychoeducation is an important early step in the treatment of anxiety disorders. The understanding and normalization of anxiety will allow people to better recognize their own symptoms, and understand the rationale behind common treatments (Therapist Aid, 2020).
Explore below for more information and support:
Explore below for more information and support:
Watch a video to better understand anxiety:
Short story to understand big problems vs. little problems
Worksheets to help with anxiety:
See the "calming activities" tab for more resources to help with anxiety!
See the "calming activities" tab for more resources to help with anxiety!
Anger
In small doses, anger is an appropriate, normal, and healthy emotion. Everyone experiences anger. It helps us stand up for ourselves when we’ve been wronged, and protect our own needs. However, in many circumstances, anger can have unwanted consequences if we do not know how to handle it appropriately.Anger
Depression
It's natural to feel sad, down, or discouraged at times. We all feel these human emotions, they're reactions to the hassles and hurdles of life. Depression is more than occasionally feeling blue, sad, or down in the dumps, though. Depression is a strong mood involving sadness, discouragement, despair, or hopelessness that lasts for weeks, months, or even longer. Depression affects more than a person's mood. It affects thinking, too. It interferes with the ability to notice or enjoy the good things in life. Depression drains the energy, motivation, and concentration a person needs for normal activities. Depression
The best way to manage depression and depressive symptoms is finding coping strategies that help make you feel better. See below for a list of several coping strategies or see the "calming activities" tab at the top for more suggestions!
The best way to manage depression and depressive symptoms is finding coping strategies that help make you feel better. See below for a list of several coping strategies or see the "calming activities" tab at the top for more suggestions!
Coping Skills
Coping Skills
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