Life at Your Pace Hub
Finding mental health resources (digital and in-person)
For immediate assistance, text BRAVE to 741-741 or call 1-800-273-8255 for immediate, free, 24/7 assistance. Check out these resources for when your emotions are hard to manage. When you or a loved one is looking for a mental health professional, the best places to look are often recommendations from friends/family and your insurance provider’s “Find…
Requesting continued flexibility at work and/or school
For many, navigating the pandemic would be easier if they felt they could talk about mental health openly with their managers, employers, and/or educators and receive continued flexibility and/or accommodations to do their best work. Active Minds offers the following resources to support you with advocating for your needs: Self-Advocating for Your Needs: Navigating the…
Maintaining healthy habits
Has the pandemic impacted your habits that would typically help you feel your best? Have you gotten out of the habit of drinking water, for example? Or are your sleeping patterns off? Check out our tools for setting daily reminders for yourself and getting your habits back on track.
Maintaining social connection virtually
Everyone has a basic need for community and social connection. Even if you are not ready for in-person socializing just yet, there are many opportunities to stay connected while practicing social distancing. If you are a student, check out Active Minds’ Student Slack Network for instant opportunities to get to know other mental health advocates…
Navigating tough life transitions
As workplaces and schools continue to navigate the pandemic, many might still need to support, i.e. those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, acting as caregivers, or missing out on anticipated life events. For strategies for coping, see these helpful resources from the National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health,…
Dealing with mixed emotions about returning to “normal”
It’s clear that the world will likely never go completely back to normal; rather, we may need to find new constructs for a different, new “normal.” Feeling mixed emotions about that adjustment is normal. Are you feeling low or living with a diagnosable mental health issue? Check out these resources for when your emotions are…
Navigating conversations with others about socializing
Readiness for social interaction varies. Remember that comfort levels are different for everyone. If you are navigating a difficult conversation with someone, use Active Minds’ V-A-R tool to validate their feelings before jumping into solutions. Visit activeminds.org/var for more information.
Socializing safely
Even as vaccinations increase, it is still important to engage in safety precautions to protect yourself and others (especially people who are immunocompromised), to prevent spread or a resurgence of the virus and its variants, and to respect the needs or wishes of others who might not be quite ready to fully re-engage. The best…
Dealing with social anxiety or not feeling as outgoing as prior to the pandemic
In compliance with public health guidelines, many of us have had limited in-person social interactions during COVID-19. Spending so much time alone may mean that people – not just those who typically avoid social interaction, but many who pre-pandemic might have enjoyed it – may find it difficult to adjust when it is time to…
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