Mental Health during Covid-19-pandemic

10 Self-Care

Stategies for Teens

  1. It's OK to feel overwhelmed. Focus on what you can control, like your breathing and being in the present moment.

  2. Spend time outside, even if you're avoiding crowds.

  3. Engage in mindfulness activities, such as starting a gratitude journal or preparing your favorite meal.

  4. Practice self-care in whatever form it looks like to you, which may include exercising, reading, meditation or getting adequate sleep.

  5. Reach out to whomever and whatever you know helps you.

  6. Make a list of your favorite songs or movies, and share the list with your friends.

  7. Challenge negative beliefs about change.

  8. Find new ways to connect with your friends. Social distancing should not mean social isolation.

  9. Make your space comfy and cozy.

  10. Set boundaries with your media consumption.