Hey Mustangs - YOUR MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS! Review this page for several helpful resources to help support your overall wellness. If you find yourself struggling, please reach out to your counselor - they can provide additional resources to help with a variety of difficult emotions and scenarios. CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment with your MHHS Counselor.
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK - CLICK HERE for resources.
LUSD Wellness & Self-Care Resources
Suicide Prevention & Safety Planning |
Hotlines & Crisis Support |
Stress & Anxiety |
LGBTQ+ ResourcesEating DisordersGrief & LossCommunity Resources |
Substance UseNutritionStudy Skills & MotivationLUSD Services |
DepressionExercise & FitnessPositive Affirmations & GratitudeCommunity Mental Health/Wellness |
Cannabis Awareness |
Tobacco Prevention |
SOUNDS & MUSIC
Music and sound have a powerful influence on the body and mind. It can boost memory, build task endurance, reduce stress, anxiety, & depression, and much more!
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VISUAL RELAXATION
Aquarium |
Zen Garden |
Glitter |
Nature |
Underwater |
Fireplace |
STRETCHING & YOGA
Yoga increases body awareness, relieves stress and anxiety, reduces muscle tension/strain, sharpens attention and concentration, and calms the body and mind.
Yoga to feel your BEST |
Yoga for Anxiety |
Yoga to Calm your Mind/Body |
Yoga for Brain Boost |
Yoga for Depression |
Stretches at your Desk |
DEEP BREATHING & GUIDED MEDITATION
Deep breathing and meditation has multiple mental health and total body benefits including - reducing stress, anxiety, & depression, lowers heart rate and blood pressure, can help with anger management and emotion awareness and regulation, and much more!
4/7/8 Breathing |
Mindful Breathing (Box Technique) |
Mindful Breathing |
5 min. Anxiety Reducing Meditation |
3 min. Meditation |
15 min. Guided Meditation |
PUZZLES, GAMES, & COLORING
When you are feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed - it can be helpful to divert your attention in order to calm your mind and body. If you find yourself obsessing over a negative thought or experience - pick an activity below and click on the title to be directed to the activity. Sometimes temporarily taking your mind off something negative can be enough to calm your mind.
INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGES
Practicing Emotional First-Aid |
The Power of Words |
Anxiety Explained |
Rethink Labels |
Empathy |
Healthy vs. Unhealthy Love |
You Are Good Enough |
Celebrating Differences |
Controlling Negative Thoughts |
Not Letting Criticism Define You |
Positive Perspective |
Michelle Obama - Best Advice |
APPS
RESOURCES
FREE 24/7 Crisis Counseling (Call/Text)
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FREE 24/7 Assistance
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Mindfulness & stress relief resources
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Information on how to support your or other's mental health needs.
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Free resources related to overall health and wellness for the mind and body.
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Free resources and activities available to cope with difficult emotions and life experiences.
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Color of Change helps people respond effectively to
injustice in the world around us. |
Emergency food assistance if you or your family is experiencing food insecurity.
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Search for services and resources in the San Joaquin area. (Housing/Shelter; Healthcare; Mental Health; Substance Abuse; Education; Food; Financial Help; Employment, & more!)
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A Stanford article released about data collected during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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A support network for LGBTQ+ individuals. 24/7 crisis and suicide prevention.
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A nonprofit organization dedicated to the wellbeing of transgender people. The hotline is staffed by transgender people FOR transgender people.
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