Resources

Links to Resources Based on Age Group (work in progress)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

800-273-TALK (8255)

UNI Crisis Line

801-587-3000

Utah Domestic Violence LINKLine

1-800-897-LINK (5465)

• Journal

• Name your emotions

• Practice mindfulness meditation

• Dance, sing, play music

• Spend time in nature

• Be curious about yourself and others

• Identify positive qualities about yourself

• Do something at which you’re not an expert or in charge

• Change your “shoulds” to “coulds”

• Practice kindness and understanding towards yourself

• Recognize the common humanity of suffering - you are not alone in your pain

• Savor positivity (joy, gratitude, serenity, interest, hope, pride, amusement, inspiration, awe, love)

• Eat regularly and healthily

• Get enough sleep

• Practice good hygiene

• Exercise 3-5 times per week, preferably doing something that is actually fun

• Try acupuncture, get a massage, or practice yoga

• Go to the doctor and make sure there is not an underlying medical cause for mental health struggles (such as a thyroid issue, vitamin deficiency, etc.)

• Connect with loved ones or potential new friends

• Find a community - join a book club, take an art class, volunteer

• Give yourself permission to rest and say “no” to others

• Remember that everyone gets lonely, and most people love receiving a text message or call from someone they haven’t heard from in a while

• Validate the emotions, wants, and needs of others, even if you don’t agree, and then do the same for yourself

• Recognize your FOMO (fear of missing out) and JOMO (joy of missing out) and see if there could be a time to do the opposite of your norm

• Practice “I feel” statements to describe how you feel, but don’t forget to advocate for yourself