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COVID-19 & Mental Health 🩺
An IG series from @resilienttoday. ⠀
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2020 has been tiring, trying, and at times, lonely.
As the world has begun to navigate new normals, isolation and quarantine have become frequent practices. ⠀
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Know that heightened feelings of loneliness or anxieties is a completely ordinary reaction to this extraordinary event. Know that these feelings are normal and that there are ways to help cope with these feelings. ⠀
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One of the best ways to cope is to talk through your feelings with a trusted source. Friends, family, peers, and therapists can help us by listening to and validating our feelings. ⠀
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Know there is help available for you if you need it!⠀
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Source: Mayo Clinic
➡️Find more sources by going to the link in our bio.⠀
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If you need help at any time, know you are not alone. Dial 211 to receive help within South Dakota or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. The lifeline is available 24/7 and is available in English and Spanish. 📲💙
This week’s #mindfulminute 🤔 from @resilienttoday:⠀
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Take a deep breath in and count to 5. Breathe it all out. Repeat 3x.⠀
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Reflect on this saying, “All things are difficult until they are easy.”⠀
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Think about one activity you love to do. Was it ever hard for you? Did you ever face challenges? Did you go through a process of learning how to do it? ⠀
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Odds are, the answer to any one of these questions is “yes."⠀
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And the thing is, you don't find what you love to do without difficulties. Usually there are actions, decisions, and many obstacles to overcome.⠀
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Right now, are you facing an uphill battle? Are you facing a challenge that seems impossible to overcome? Or maybe something simple you just aren't motivated to tackle at the moment? ⠀
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If so, start with the easiest step — the thing that will get you moving. Once you're moving, odds are you will find moving is easy and won't want to stop. And then that difficult thing will soon feel easier to do.
It may even turn into something you love. 🧗♂️⠀
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#resilience #resilience101 #climbmountains #reachnewgoals #staymotivated #staymindful #mindfulness #mindfulminute #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #progressnotperfection #takeaction #domore #wearehere #resilienttoday
A few statements to acknowledge today and everyday. 🧡💭⠀
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#positivity #positiveintentions #mindfulness #mindfulliving #perspectives #personaldevelopment #happinessishere #happinesscomesfromwithin #resilience #resilience101 #resilienttoday
Celebrating and honoring #NativeAmericanDay and #IndigenousPeoplesDay with our commitment to cultural humility. We hope you join us. 🙌
Eleanor Roosevelt said, “Do one thing everyday that scares you.”⠀
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This doesn’t mean do something that scares others but does mean do something that pushes you and brings you closer to the best version of yourself.
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So, let’s get to it. Make that therapy appointment. Schedule that virtual 5K run. Go on that socially-distant date. Use the workout equipment you invested it. Apply for that new job. Join that new club you’ve heard about. ⠀
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You can do it! We believe in you. We are here for you.⠀
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#MondayMotivation #MondayMood #LetsMakeItAGoodWeek 👏
Have you heard the term cultural humility? 🧐⠀
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Cultural humility is ongoing self-reflection, self-critique, self-awareness, and self-growth related to cultures different from one’s own.⠀
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Cultures may vary by region, race, ethnicity, disability, or gender. Being cognizant of one’s own culture, and being open to learning from others about culture, helps us all to become more mindful humans. 🤎🖤🤍❤️💛💙⠀
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#culturalhumility #culturalawareness #diversityandinclusion #learnfromothers #mindfulness #mindfulliving #resilienttoday
Want to find a therapist for yourself? ⠀
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➡️Search on psychologytoday.com to look for a good fit within the private sector by your location and by your insurance — if you have mental health coverage. If you do not have insurance coverage, the website will also list therapists with sliding scale fees to help keep costs to a minimum.⠀
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➡️Also, make sure to check to see if your insurance or your parents’ insurance has an EAP program. Typically an EAP will cover 5 counseling sessions each year per insurance holder and per dependent. Your EAP will let you know which providers are covered.⠀
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➡️If you would rather, states also have community behavioral health centers with sliding fee scales! Most centers can be searched for online. Call the center and ask about their fees.⠀
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➡️Another option if you are in school would be to look on your school’s website for counseling center or therapist hours!! Most schools and universities provide this service free of charge.⠀
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Reach out if you’re curious to learn more or if you need help taking your first steps. ☺️👏 Remember, it’s okay to ask for help!! It’s okay to not be okay!! Make that appointment if you feel the need. ⠀
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#mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #seekinghelpisbrave #therapyisforeveryone #therapyiscool #youmatter #wearehere #seekthehelpyouneed #resilience #resilience101 #resilienttoday #youcandoit ⠀
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“You don’t drown by being in the water, you drown by staying there.”
We are hopeful as the National Suicide Designation Act was approved this past month by the house and the senate!
The act — awaiting its final signature — would establish the national suicide hotline/lifeline number ➡️988 to better serve individuals in crisis.
Similar to 911, 988 hopes to increase its already high call volume by making it easier to recall and dial the national suicide hotline/lifeline number.
It will be one large step for #suicideprevention when implemented.🙌🏽
This week’s #mindfulminute 🤔 from @resilienttoday:⠀
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First, take a deep breath in and count to 5. Breathe it all out. Repeat 3x.⠀
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Repeat this mantra 5x: My thoughts do not need to control the way I feel.⠀
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Think about how you are feeling today. ⠀
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Are you anxious, worried, unsettled, or angry? ⠀
Do you know why you might be feeling this way?⠀
Is it because of your thoughts 💭? ⠀
Are you anxious about the event you have next week?
Are you worried about getting the results from a loved one’s COVID test?⠀
Are you unsettled as you continue to work or study at home? ⠀
Are you angry because you had an unexpected conversation with an individual that upset you? ⠀
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Notice that each of these negative feelings are tied to a thought. These feelings are tied to some thought about your past or future. ⠀
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Now, try to focus on the moment. Notice how you feel good as you focus on your breath and on this exact moment. Notice how living in the present reduces thoughts about the past and future.⠀
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Remember, your thoughts do not control how you feel.⠀
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#focusonthenow #focusonthemoment #bepresent #breathinbreathout #breathedeeply #focusonyourbreath #breathwork #mindfulness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #buildingresilience
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