Online Mental Health Resources and Coping Skills

 

Mental Health Resources and Coping Skills

Better Help

This is an online counseling service that provides one on one counseling sessions to those looking for a certified professional. This service can be customized for each user based on the client's preferred frequency, type of therapy needed, or general requests.

NAMI

This is the National Alliance of Mental Health that is reachable through a hotline number 1-800-950-NAMI or by emailing helplinenami.org

988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline

This is a three-digit suicide helpline that was modeled after the well-known 911. This is a resource for anyone who is struggling with suicidal thoughts, feelings, or a time of crisis.

SAMHSA

This is a resource for anyone struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues. SAMHSA stands for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and provides referrals for treatment. You can reach them by calling 1-800-662-4357 or 1-800-662-HELP.

COPING SKILLS

https://www.verywellmind.com/forty-healthy-coping-skills-4586742

Some other examples of healthy coping skills are:

❤ Establish and maintain boundaries 
❤ Practice relaxation strategies
❤ Getting regular physical activity
❤ Making to-do lists and setting goals

There are two types of coping: 

• Problem-based coping is a great strategy when you need to change your situation by removing a stressor in your life. For example, if you’re in a toxic relationship, your anxiety and unhappiness will probably be solved by getting out of the relationship.
• Emotion-based coping is useful when you need to manage your emotions when you either do not want to change the situation or when the circumstance is out of your control. For example, if you are grieving the passing of someone close to you, it would be important to manage your emotions in a healthy and sustainable way.

Other examples of healthy ways to cope with emotions include:

• Take care of yourself: Put on a face mask, spend some time outside, take a warm shower or bath, drink hot tea, eat a yummy snack, or take care of your body in a way that makes you feel good.
• Engage in a hobby: Pick up a new activity, listen to music, do something artistic, or do anything that distracts you and makes you feel happier and disconnected from what is bothering you.
• Exercise: Try yoga, go for a long walk, go on a hike, or engage in a fun sport of your choice. You can also just do activities that are active that are not considered traditional exercise like grocery shopping, doing things around the house, going to the beach with friends, etc.
• Focus on a task: Clean the house, get a task done you've been meaning to do, organize a closet, drawer, or area, cook a delicious meal, take time gardening, or relax and read a book.
• Practice mindfulness: Start by listing things you are grateful for, use meditation, picture being in a place that is peaceful for you, or look at photos to remind you of the people, places, and things that bring happiness.
• Use relaxation strategies: Play with your pet, practice breathing exercises, squeeze a stress ball or fidget toy, use a relaxation app, enjoy some aromatherapy, try progressive muscle relaxation techniques, or write an entry in a journal.

Do something for yourself today! You deserve it!