Would you like support?
If you are feeling down or have questions about mental health, there are many ways to chat with an expert! Check out some of the resources posted here!
If you are struggling with your mental health and need additional support, it's always a good idea to reach out to a caring trusted adult either at home or at school.
If it is an emergency, please call 911
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These organizations offer very important mental health and community services in the London-Middlesex area. Check them out to see if you could benefit!
- Give yourself a hug and say some kind words
- Pick a category and think of something that starts with each letter of the alphabet in that category
- List 5 things you see, 4 things you hear, 3 things you feel, 2 things you smell, and 1 thing you taste
- Deep, slow breathing
- Stretches and jumping jacks
- Spell names backwards
- Observe each element of your surroundings
- List 3 people who are important to you
- Identify how you're feeling
- Imagine a calm place
- Pick up an object and describe it in detail
- Trace your hand while saying affirmations
- State some basic facts about today (your name, date, the weather, location)
- Take a moment of silence
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