Self-Care

Taking care of yourself is essential at all times. Practice good self-care and help your friends and family do the same.

How Mental Health Affects Physical HealthAbout one-third of people with a physical health condition also suffer from some form of mental issue. This isn’t just some random statistic. Your mental

Positive Self-Talk

101 Positive Affirmations for KidsPositive thinking is a powerful tool that can improve your health, help you manage stress, overcome challenges, and make better choices. Everyone can benefit from improving their positive thinking skills! The idea is that by changing your thinking, you can control your emotions and your actions. Pos

Journaling Prompts

Digital Mindfulness Journal

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Wellness Exercises

There's an App For That!

notOK

Suicide Prevention

(free-iOS & Android)

What's Up

General Mental Health App

(free-iOS & Android)

Mind Shift

Anxiety Management

(free-iOS & Android)

Self-Help for Anxiety Management (SAM)

(free-iOS & Android)

Happify

Mood-training Program

(free-iOS & Android)

Breathe2Relax

Stress Management Tool

(free-iOS & Android)

Calm

Guided Mediatation

($12.99/month-iOS & Android)

Headspace

Mindfulness and Meditation

($9.99/month for students-iOS & Android)

There are lots of apps out there (most of them free) to help you manage your stress, anxiety, and overall mood.

Helpful Websites

WIDE OPEN SCHOOL

Common Sense is launching a brand-new, free online resource to support families and educators who are transitioning to remote learning as a result of the coronavirus: Wide Open School. Why? There are so many online resources to support kids' educational, emotional, and physical development that Common Sense editors are noticing yet another challenge for parents and educators: How can you find high-quality resources quickly, easily, and in one place?

Curated and coordinated by the experts at Common Sense, Wide Open School is the result of a collaboration among leading publishers, nonprofits, and education and technology companies. Wide Open School features a free collection of the best learning experiences and activities for kids, organized by grade band and subject. You will also find daily schedules with creative breaks and recommendations to keep kids engaged and exploring, one day (or one hour) at a time.

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS

The most beautiful acts of kindness show up in the most challenging times.

People across the world are feeling a multitude of emotions right now. How we respond matters. Consider that every response you have can begin with kindness. Remember that physical distancing does not mean we’ve lost connection… indeed, it means we have an opportunity to create stronger connections.