Emotional Wellness
Journaling - Letting your emotions out can reduce stress, which can also boost your immune system (Barth, 2020)
Write a letter to someone you're mad at, then rip it up and throw it away
Complete a gratitude list or gratitude journal
Breathing/Mindfulness - Mindful meditation can improve both mental and physical health (American Psychological Association, 2019)
Exercise - "... researchers concluded that three to five 45-minute exercise sessions a week delivered optimal mental health benefits." (UCLA Health, 2018)
Crisis Lines
Crisis Text Line: text 741741
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Northwest Connections Crisis Line 1-888-552-6642
National Suicide Prevention 1-800-273-8255
Eating Disorders 1-800-931-2237
Trevor Hotline for LGBTQ Youth 1-866-488-7386
Self-Injury/Cutting 1-800-366-8288