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Managing Your Wellness during the Covid-19 Pandemic

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Managing your mental & physical health during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Explore COVID-19 wellness self-management strategies & resources. Learn how to manage stress, cope with anxiety, combat loneliness, or distract yourself with free digital concerts, online museum tours, and other virtual fun! ​

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Our Center offers several tools to help manage emotional & physical health during this challenging time, whether you're a service user or provider.

Wellness Journaling
Wellness Activities Guide
Wellness in 8 Dimensions
Tool to help doctors refer their patients to peer-led education & support, including online options
Action Planning for Recovery
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Use these ideas from Mental Health America to manage troubling feelings.
Manage feelings
Prepare for a video meeting with your clinician.
Telehealth tips
Try these 5 tips to reduce COVID-19 related anxiety.
Use this mindful meditation exercise to relax & increase well-being.
Cope with anxiety
Meditate to relax
Listen to a 3-part podcast series and a webinar on protecting your mental health during the pandemic.
Access the podcasts
Access the webinar
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline is standing by 24/7 to support you during the pandemic & beyond. Toll-free, multilingual, & confidential support services are available to all residents in the U.S. & its territories. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained counselor.

You can work on a healthier lifestyle even during the pandemic!

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Try this low-impact workout, designed by & for people with mental health conditions. No equipment needed!
Get started exercising
Access additional exercise videos, also designed by & for people with mental health conditions.
Find more low-impact routines

Use breathing exercises for relaxation and to build lung strength.
Improve breathing
Plan healthy meals on a budget, using affordable online grocery shopping to stay safer.
Improve your sleep routine, even when stressed & anxious.
Healthy eating tips
Get good sleep

Overcome boredom & stay connected. Try out strategies from the Temple Collaborative like board games, exploring space, or going to the theater, all virtually from your own home.
Find fun virtually
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Behavioral health & other providers need wellness support too

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Read these self-care tips for crisis & emergency responders at all levels.
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Manage emotional & physical wellness while working from home.
Mental wellness while working remotely

More tips to help staff feel better while managing the unique demands of this situation.
Tips for provider well-being

Helping children & youth cope

The Child Mind Institute offers online groups, videos, & tips for helping children & families cope.
If you are a teen or young adult with mental health needs, Transitions ACR offers many resources & videos.
Support for families
Help for youth
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Stay informed about the COVID-19 pandemic

Access information about COVID-19 as it becomes available (but to reduce stress, try to limit how often you read about it).

What to do if you think you have the virus. Be sure to call your own doctor as well!

Learn how Congress authorized $425 million for community-based behavioral health services.

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