Journey 1 — Relationship with You
You belong here just as much as anyone else.
Focusing on Your Mental Health
01 — Awareness
02 — Resources for Help
03 — Maintain Self-Care
What is anxiety and when is it a problem?
Anxiety is universal. In small doses, it is what motivates you, and propels you forward to be successful. However, when anxiety begins to negatively affect your day to day life then anxiety becomes unhealthy. Symptoms of unhealthy anxiety include difficulty in daily tasks due to constant worry, feeling cloudy and unfocused in school or social situations, recurrent feelings of panic or that something bad is going to happen to you. Speak out if you are experiencing unhealthy anxiety. Talk to a trusted adult such as a parent, school counselor, or your doctor.
What is depression and when is it a problem?
From time to time it is normal to experience sad feelings. However, depression occurs when sad feelings become persistent and are often accompanied by difficulty sleeping, loss of appetite or lost interest in activities or spending time with friends. If you have the above symptoms or thoughts or plans of hurting yourself please seek immediate help. If in crisis call the suicide hotline 988 or text TALK to 741741.
Self Care Tips
Sleep 8 hours or more each night
Eat nutritious foods
Take time to breathe and relax
Exercise an hour a day
Speak out when you’re hurting inside
Accept human imperfections
Try Apps such as CALM or MINDSPACE