Self Care
Explore this page when you need a break or strategy for finding peace and calm in your day
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Visit the D105 Virtual Calming Room to see more links to videos, live cameras, calming strategies, art, music, sounds and other resources.
Or scroll down to access any of the videos or resources below to take a brain break!
"Weightless" -- resulted in a striking 65 percent reduction in participants' overall anxiety, and a 35 percent reduction in their usual physiological resting rates, According to Dr. David Lewis-Hodgson of Mindlab International, which conducted the research,
Check out this 27 minute Podcast from Rogers Behavioral Health:
Gratitude:
Take a break from the news, social media and your phone. You control what you listen to or watch. Click on the link below to create your own Gratitude Journal.
Self Care doesn't need to be complicated, but for those out there that like to make lists or organize their thoughts and jobs, click the link below to create your own self care plan. Make a copy and revisit it or edit it whenever you need to. How we care for ourselves changes as the responsibilities, stressors and opportunities around us change.
If you’re looking for something simple to get started on bringing mindfulness and meditation for stress, anxiety, sleep, focus, fitness, and more, check out
(Australia based organization)
Insight Timer offers a huge collection of more than 100,000 guided meditations with no required subscription or membership.
A Beginner's Guide to Eating Healthy
A Beginner's Guide to Eating Healthy
Choices today for a healthier tomorrow
Feed Your Mental Health
Feed Your Mental Health
Food is fuel for our bodies and brains
If you or someone you love is struggling or having thoughts of self harm, please reach out to the following places for support:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
Support and crisis resources for yourself or someone else.
Text NAMI to 741741
24-hour text message support for those in crisis.
1-800-345-9049
Crisis hotline, mental health evaluation, and other services for youth and adults with Medicaid.
LGBTQ+
1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
Support for LGBTQ+ youth ages 24 and under.
1-877-565-8860
Support for transgender individuals.
Substance Use
Substance Use
Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances
1-833-234-6343 or text HELP to 833234
Substance use and opioid use support.
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