Charting the mind-body-humanity connection as a part of Uniquely Human has elevated visitor interests in basic mental health resources for use on a proactive, daily basis and in times of crisis.  Explore more here as you tend to your own mental health and support those close to you:

 

Crisis Text line

Text HOME to 741741 to reach a Crisis Counselor 24/7

 

Mental Health

Resources for adolescents

 

National Alliance on Mental Illness

Teens and young adults

 

PepToc hotline

Get recorded, encouraging words from kids by calling (707) 873-7862 . More information here.

 

Benefits of positive thinking

• How gratitude changes your brain
• Benefits of positivity

 

Ways to reduce stress

• Coloring for adults
• Making art reduces stress
• Hidden Brain Podcast- How the Great Outdoors Can Improve Your Life

 

Increasing social-emotional literacy

• Atlas of Emotions
• Social and Emotional Learning/CASEL wheel