COVID-19 and its impact on our mental state
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Helpful Mental Health Resources
York Region Community ResourcesWebsites and Videos
- CMHA (Child and Youth Anxiety info) - https://ontario.cmha.ca/documents/understanding-and-finding-help-for-anxiety/
- Teen Mental Health - https://teenmentalhealth.org/
- Sharon Shelby, Anxiety Podcast Episode - https://michellechalfant.com/podcast/123
- Info on anxiety - https://mentalhealthliteracy.org/mental-disorders/generalized-anxiety-disorder/
Apps
- Insight Timer guided meditations, music and talks
- Headspace guided meditations, can help improve focus, exercise mindfulness and relieve anxiety (on Netflix and Nike App)
- Calm relaxation and mindfulness for stress reduction
Books
- Get Out of My Life: A Parent’s Guide to the New Teenager Anthony Wolf
- The Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens: Mindfulness Skills to Help You Deal with Stress Gina Biegel
- The Mindful Teen: Powerful Skills to Help You Handle Stress One Moment at a Time ( Dzung Vo)
- Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain Dan Siegal
Mindfulness Sheet
"Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way. It is paying attention to our experience on purpose, in the present moment, and without judgement." – Jon Kabat-Zinn
Once you purposely focus on your breath and the physical sensations in your body, you can become fully aware of the emotions you are feeling in the present moment. You can then treat yourself in an accepting and kind way regardless of your experience.
By paying attention in this way, you can make decisions with both rational thoughts and emotions.