MENTAL HEALTH
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5 4 3 2 1 Grounding TechniqueThis technique will take you through your five senses to help remind you of the present. This is a calming technique that can help you get through tough or stressful situations.
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3-minute Body Scan MeditationA brief mindfulness meditation practice to relax your body and focus your mind.
Research suggests using this practice a few times per week for several weeks for the greatest benefit to your body and mind. |
Guided Progressive Muscle RelaxationThis 15 minute guided progressive muscle relaxation meditation will help you release tension, relieve anxiety, manage panic attacks, or fall asleep.
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Managing Your FearThis article discusses 9 ways that anxiety impacts your daily life, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and provides several suggestions to help you combat your anxiety.
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Alberta Health Services Mental Health ResourcesAlberta Health Services has many resources for children, teens, parents, and families, including Text4Hope. Text COVID19HOPE to 393939 to subscribe to daily messages of advice and encouragement to develop healthy personal coping skills and resiliency.
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Mindshift AppThe Mindshift app uses strategies based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help you learn to relax and be mindful, develop more effective ways of thinking, and use active steps to take charge of your anxiety.
It includes guided relaxation, healthy habits, thought journal, and so much more. |
