{"id":500,"date":"2021-02-25T08:40:36","date_gmt":"2021-02-25T08:40:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dcaap.baileyellis.com\/?post_type=lsvr_kba&#038;p=500"},"modified":"2023-10-05T00:39:08","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T00:39:08","slug":"healthy-habits-and-mental-wellness","status":"publish","type":"lsvr_kba","link":"https:\/\/aapdc.org\/Schooltoolkit\/knowledge-base\/healthy-habits-and-mental-wellness\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Habits and Mental Wellness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Social distancing sucks! We want to make sure you are equipped with all the tools to keep your mind and bodies healthy during these challenging times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">** If you are experiencing an acute mental health crisis now <strong>seek help immediately by calling 911 <\/strong>or the <a href=\"https:\/\/suicidepreventionlifeline.org\/\">National Suicide Hotline<\/a> if you are having thoughts of harming yourself ** The following emergency resources are also available:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetrevorproject.org\/get-help-now\/\">Get Help Now | The Trevor Project<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dcps.dc.gov\/page\/emergency-services-information\">Emergency Services Information | DCPS<br><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Self Care in a Post-Pandemic World:<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/downloads\/mental-health\/Young-Adults-Care-for-Yourself.pdf\">Caring for Yourself | CDC<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some small ways to take care of yourself each day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.csueastbay.edu\/news-center\/2022\/03\/self-care-lessons-learned-after-two-years-of-the-pandemic.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.csueastbay.edu\/news-center\/2022\/03\/self-care-lessons-learned-after-two-years-of-the-pandemic.html\">Self Care: Lessons Learned After Two Years of the Pandemic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.mayoclinic.org\/blog\/post-covid-recovery\/tab\/self-care\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/connect.mayoclinic.org\/blog\/post-covid-recovery\/tab\/self-care\/\">Post-COVID Recovery Self-Care<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Coping with COVID: Routines, Schedules, and Activities: <\/em><\/strong>|<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthychildren.org\/English\/health-issues\/conditions\/COVID-19\/Pages\/Getting-Children-and-Teens-Outside-While-Social-Distancing.aspx\">Getting Children and Teens Outside while Social Distancing<strong><em> <\/em><\/strong>|American Academy of Pediatrics<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is important to try to remain as active as possible throughout the pandemic! <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/routines-habit-formation-new-normal-new-years-resolution\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/routines-habit-formation-new-normal-new-years-resolution\/\">The Importance of Routines Post Pandemic<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Routines are powerful tools that can help you adjust to a &#8220;new normal&#8221; after the pandemic <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/tips-for-establishing-your-post-coronavirus-routine\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/tips-for-establishing-your-post-coronavirus-routine\/\">Tips for Establishing Your Post-Coronavirus Routine<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Article from the Cleveland Clinic to help you establish a routine post-pandemic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/parents\/thrive\/5-pandemic-routines-to-keep-in-post-covid-life\">5 Pandemic Routines to Keep in Post-COVID Life<\/a>  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>What else can I do to make virtual events more exciting?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyequality.org\/virtual-events-for-teens-young-adults\/\"><strong>Virtual Events and Activities for Teens &amp; Young Adults &#8211; Family Equality<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.campusgroups.com\/campusgroups\/2020\/3\/20\/suddenly-remote-25-virtual-event-ideas-for-off-campus-student-engagement\"><strong>Suddenly Remote: 20 Virtual Event &amp; Activity Ideas for Off-Campus Engagement &#8211; CampusGroups<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teleparty.com\/\"><strong>Teleparty<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Finding Internships During the Pandemic<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career-advice\/finding-a-job\/covid-19-internships\"><strong><em>Finding Internships and Internship Alternatives During COVID-19 | Indeed.com<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/engage.youth.gov\/\"><strong><em>Youth Engaged 4 Change<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Teen and Young Adult Mental Wellness:<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The following articles may contain discussion regarding the management of suicidal thoughts, abuse, and\/or violence.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/violenceprevention\/about\/copingwith-stresstips.html\">Strategies for managing stress and coping with challenges | CDC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetrevorproject.org\/2020\/03\/26\/how-lgbtq-youth-can-cope-with-anxiety-and-stress-during-covid-19\/\">Strategies for LGBTQ+ youth to cope with anxiety and stress during COVID-19 | The Trevor Project<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jack.org\/COVID-Response\">Youth mental health resources developed by youth | Jack.org&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onemindpsyberguide.org\/\">Tools for Mental Health | One Mind PsyberGuide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Healthy Habits &amp; Mental Wellness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/osse.dc.gov\/page\/special-education-resource-hub-what-families-students-need-know-2\">Special Education Resource Hub<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What Families and Students Need to Know This Year from the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dcps.dc.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/dc\/sites\/dcps\/service_content\/attachments\/DCPS-HERE-FOR-YOU-Mental-Health-Document-FINAL.pdf\">DCPS Here for You: A Guide to Accessing Mental Health Supports in Schools\u00a0<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This tool answers questions like: How do I know if I need to access a school mental health provider? Who provides school mental health services and what do they do? How do I access these services? And other commonly asked questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A compilation of online tools and apps for mental health support that are ranked based on credibility, evidence, usability, and safety<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mindfulness Apps:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/free-mindfulness-apps-worthy-of-your-attention\/\"><strong><em>Five Free Mindfulness Apps Worthy of Your Attention<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evolvetreatment.com\/blog\/mindfulness-apps-teens\/\"><strong><em>Best Mindfulness and Meditation Apps for Teens (evolvetreatment.com)<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Black and Brown Youth and Teens:<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beam.community\/tool-kits-education\">Toolkits and resources | Black Emotional and Mental Health (BEAM) Collective<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Resources for Youth and Families including graphics, videos, and tools&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blackmentalhealth.com\/\">Website | Black Mental Health Alliance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Includes fact sheets on mental health, suicide, toxic relationships, and development&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blackmentalhealth.com\/12-books-on-behavioral-health-written-by-black-people\/\">12 Books on Behavioral Health Written by Black People |Black Mental Health Alliance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.melaninandmentalhealth.com\/between-sessions-podcast\/\">Between Sessions podcast series |Melanin &amp; Mental Health<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Podcast series featuring two therapists discussing mental health topics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.melaninandmentalhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/MMH-Resource-List-2021.pdf\">2021 Resource List |Melanin &amp; Mental Health<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Social distancing sucks! 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