Mental Health (Tips & Tricks)
Mindful Monday Resources
Tip #1
Daylio Journal: It is a versatile application on app stores you can download. This app will be able to help you take care of yourself and track your health (whether it is mental, physical, diet health)
Tea n’ Talk Tuesday
Tip #1
7 Cups: The service will connect you with a volunteer listener—all of whom have completed an active listening training program designed by a psychologist—who you can chat with whenever you need to, 24/7. For those who prefer texting someone (because who makes phone calls anymore?) consider using 7 Cups.
Tip #2
Calm: Considered as an app for Sleep, Meditation, and Relaxation. On this app, you have access to hundreds of programs related to mediation, sleep stories, breathing, stretching exercises, and relaxing programs.
Tip #3
Tip #4
Moodfit: It is a free mental health app whose tools and insight are meant to “shape up” your mood. Similar to the way you might decide to get into physical shape, this app is meant to help you get into mental shape. The app also allows you to track your progress to help you come up with strategies to make you feel better.
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Wellness Wednesday
Tip #1
Headspace: It is a Meditation & Sleeping app. This app will help you learn meditation and mindfulness skills for your everyday life. You will be able to choose from hundreds of guided meditations (from managing stress and anxiety to sleep).
Tip #2
Wakeout: It is an exercising application you can use from home. This app will be able to help you stay active when studying from home. There are hundreds of exercises specifically designed for the home environment.
Tip #3
Talkspace: An online text therapy platform that offers access to therapists who cover a broad range of mental health services at a more affordable price.
Thriving Thursday
Tip #2
The Mindfulness App: A 5-day guided practice and introduction to mindfulness helps you get started, and timed guided or silent meditations from 3–30 minutes. The app also offers personalized meditation options, reminders to keep you mindful throughout the day, and statistics to track in your meditation journal.
Tip #3
Breethe: An app for de-stressing and sleeping better with the help of a personal mindfulness coach. Breethe’s guided meditation series’, inspirational talks, and master classes from mindfulness coach Lynne Goldberg will help you better navigate life’s challenges and enjoy improved peace of mind.