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We all have difficult days or face hard times. There are things we can do to help us bounce back. Explore free online resources to help build your healthiest self and manage your stress.
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Feeling gratitude can help boost your happiness, social connectedness and wellbeing. Try some of these tips to cultivate gratitude in your everyday life:
Watch “An Experiment in Gratitude” from The Science of Happiness podcast to learn about gratitude and happiness.
Write a letter expressing thanks. Feeling gratitude can improve your health and happiness.
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A way to tune into the positive events in your life by writing down three good things.
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A skill to learn how to appreciate what you have by imagining your life without it.
Each person’s “healthiest self” is different. Explore these resources to improve your wellbeing in ways that best fit your needs and everyday life:
During times of change and uncertainty, it is important to incorporate self-care.
A journaling tool to help you develop self-awareness and stress-resilience.
Use this approach to write down the positive changes you’d like to see happen.
A list of health-promoting activities you can do to improve your mental wellbeing.
Mobile apps can provide valuable support for managing stress and anxiety. The apps here offer free content that doesn’t expire. The Breathe and Insight Timer apps were independently reviewed on One Mind’s PsyberGuide.
Activities to overcome everyday challenges and stress for children 2-5 years old.
Meditation and emotional wellbeing activities for teens, adults, and children with parental guidance.
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Practice mindfulness anywhere with guided audio mediations and informative videos. Available in a number of languages too.
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A crisis is a time of intense difficulty, distress or trouble. If you are in an emergency situation and need immediate help, contact 911.
Highly trained teen listeners provide support, resources and hope to any teen who is struggling.
Available 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Off hours covered by the Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Providing emotional support and resources for families and those affected by mental illness. Warmline support is available by phone, text, or chat.
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If you are thinking about harming yourself — get immediate support. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year.
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24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, and prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
Video provided from CalMHSA and MHSA (Proposition 63).
Free and confidential support for people in distress. Korean-speaking services available in the evenings from 4:30pm – 12:30am daily.
Explore these resources to help you and your child discover new ways to cope, reduce stress, and learn perspectives on ‘what makes a happy family’.
Learn skills to help build your child’s resilience. Free for a limited time through the OC Health Care Agency.
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Although created for the COVID-19 pandemic, these tips can help you and your child cope with a range of other stressors. Provided by the California Surgeon General.
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These videos provide a variety of breathing exercises for both you and your kids.
Learn moreWhat makes a happy family? Watch real parents, with their children, talk about what makes a happy family.
This free interactive app can help you manage stress, increase resilience, offer support and provide a welcoming virtual community.
Includes videos tailored for elementary, middle and high school students and comes with downloadable workbooks.
If you’re under age 13, be sure to ask your parent first.
