The following are resources you may find helpful.
Self-Evaluator
Choose from a number of online screenings or tests to identify common mental health issues here.
Ask the Experts
Get answers from mental health experts to some of the most frequently asked questions pertaining to the mental and emotional health topics at ulifeline.org.
Help a Friend
Friends can be vital to our mental well-being. Find information on how to build and maintain strong friendships and help friends in need here.
Yoga
Break the stress with yoga and help maintain mindfulness with different meditation methods. For a quick 10-minute stress break, try Yoga With Adriene. For some basic techniques try Yoga for Beginners or for a more holistic or traditional approach try Akhanda Yoga Institute.
Meditation
To ease anxiety and worry, try adding meditation to your day. These links can help you find the one that works best for you:
Art Expression
Pick up your crayons and markers and express yourself through the arts. Art expression can be a great way to calm your mind as well as maintain mental well being. It’s also shown to significantly lower levels of mental distress. Here are some resources to get you started:
- Free coloring pages for you to print – Monday Mandala
- Free Printable Coloring Pages for Adults | Crayola
For something a bit more abstract, try watercolor painting with Emma Lafebvre or get bold and challenge yourself with Wow Art.
Writing and Journaling
Putting your thoughts on paper can be very therapeutic, a great way to get in touch with what you are feeling and can ease some of the stress of the day. Here are some ways to get started:
- 365 Creative Writing Prompts – ThinkWritten
- 100 Amazing and Eye-Opening Journal Prompts for Mental Health
- 60 Journal Prompts for Mental Health That Heal the Soul
Or for a more artistic way of journaling try bullet or art journaling.
Breaking bad habits:
Do you have habits you’d like to break? By finding strategies for awareness or learning what your triggers are, you can break any habit that is getting in the way reaching your goals. Here are some links that can help: