Promoting Positive Mental Health

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Find a Purpose

Use time available to work towards goals or serve others.  

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Take a Break

When you get overwhelmed relax and do something enjoyable.

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Exercise

Working out flushes out stress hormones.

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Get Plenty of Sleep

Eight to ten hours are recommended for teenagers.

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Keep Up with School Work

Do your work now so it does not pile up for later

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Limit Social Media and Screen Time to Less Than 2 Hours

Excessive social media and video games are related to higher stress levels

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Maintain a Schedule

Schedules can create certainty in uncertain times

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Eat Healthy

Healthy eating promotes healthy thoughts.

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Treat Physical Illnesses

When you are sick you cannot deal with stress effectively.

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Connect with Others in Person

Play a game, go for a walk or just sit and talk.