15 TIPS TO MANAGE STRESS
SOCIAL: Contact friends and family to strengthen your relationships.
EXERCISE: Be sure to exercise daily, it is great for the body and mind!
OUTDOORS: Practice social distancing, but get outside when possible.
NUTRITION: Do your best to eat a balanced diet.
SLEEP: Maintain a regular sleeping pattern.
HYGIENE: One of the things you can control is hygiene, keep it up!
PRESENT: Live in the present, avoid over-stressing about the future.
POSITIVE: Don’t dwell on the negative, focus on positives like family time.
INFORMATION: Get facts from sources like the CDC, WHO and your local public health agencies, but limit daily COVID-19 consumption.
RENEW: Redesigning and reorganizing can feel liberating.
WORK: Create a designated work space and set goals each morning.
UNWIND: Catch up on books, films and shows you’ve wanted to enjoy.
AVOID: Don’t use illegal substances to cope with stress.
CARE: Don’t neglect existing or new health problems, seek care.
MIND: If stress seems overwhelming, be sure to seek help from a licensed mental health professional.
CA Youth Crisis Line 1-800-843-5200 available 24/7 hours, bilingual services provided: Phone Calls, Text, & Chat
(800) TLC-TEEN 1-800-852-8336 6p.m. to 10p.m. hours, English services provided: Phone Calls, Text, & Chat
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 available 24/7 hours, bilingual services provided