Mental Health and Wellness
When we find ourselves or a loved one struggling, it can be difficult to determine what to do. It may feel overwhelming and scary.
Take heart, there is help and hope ahead. In the words of Lao-Tzu,
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
All we can do is the best we can in this moment we have right now.
We’re on this journey together and we don’t have to go it alone.
Start now, taking one breathe and one step at a time.
SELF-HELP SUPPORT & RESOURCES
Resource Yourself
Practice a regular routine of self-care and stay social
Take time for your SELFIE: *sleep*eat*light*fun*interact*exercise*
Ideas for inspiration: listen to a helpful podcast or TED talk, read inspiring stories, download a helpful app
Engage in Healthy Coping Skills Everyday
Use your Super Power Senses to Soothe your Nervous System
Bring your attention to what is around you:
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See (look around: favorite landscape, sunset, photos, watch a movie, read a book)
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Hear (listen: favorite sounds, music, talk to someone)
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Smell (take a deep breath: favorite smells, air freshener, lotion)
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Taste (drink water, gum, mints: favorite flavors)
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Touch (temperature change – ice or heat pack, blanket, hug, family pet: favorite temperature, texture)
Using mindfulness will help us focus on one thing at a time in the present moment, and by doing this we can better manage and soothe our overwhelming emotions.
Mindfulness will help us learn to identify and separate judgmental thoughts from our experiences. Those judgmental thoughts often fuel our overwhelming emotions.
Mindfulness will help us be more purposeful in our actions, to choose how to respond, rather than react.
Talk to someone you trust about how you’re feeling
Reach out to your School Counselor
Take a Class (Click picture for link)
Local Resources (Click picture for link)
Crisis Resources (Click picture for link)
If you are dealing with an immediate emergency,
please call 988 or go to your nearest Emergency Room.
If you are concerned about someone in a crisis, many of these resources are available 24/7. If you, or someone you know, is experiencing thoughts of suicide, regardless of age, please reach out immediately. Please use the links below for more information.
The Utah Warm Line is for people who are not in crisis. A certified peer specialist will offer emotional support, engagement or encouragement for individuals feeling stressed, overwhelmed, isolated, or just needing someone to talk with.
Open 7 days a week 8 am-11 pm
(801) 587-1055
SafeUT is a free and confidential 24/7 crisis line for yourself or someone else who is experiencing a mental health condition, suicide thoughts, relationship difficulties, bullying, or any life challenge. An app is available through iOS App Store or Google Play. Through call or text, Licensed Clinicians offer supportive or crisis counseling, suicide prevention, and referral services. Individuals can also use SafeUT to leave a tip about a friend in crisis or other concern involving safety. Tips are sent to local schools during school hours.
The Utah affiliate for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 to provide prompt and compassionate crisis intervention, suicide prevention, information, referrals, follow-up services, emotional support and assistance to individuals experiencing emotional distress or psychiatric crisis.
(801) 587-3000
The 988 Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. They’re committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.
988
DID YOU KNOW…..
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1 in 5 adults in America experience a mental illness.
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Nearly 1 in 25 (10 Million) adults in America live with a serious mental illness.
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One-half of all chronic mental illness begins by the age of 14; three-quarters by the age of 24.
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Approximately 10.2 million adults have co-occurring mental health and addiction disorders.