Looking for more support?
These tips are just the beginning. Explore resources like your school’s mental health services, apps like Headspace or Insight Timer for mindfulness, and the VIA Character Strengths Survey (www.viacharacter.org) to discover your personal strengths. For personalized support, consider speaking with a therapist or counsellor.
Headspace link for Android:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getsomeheadspace.android&hl=en_CA&pli=1
Headspace link for iPhone:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/headspace-meditation-sleep/id493145008
Insight Timer link for Android:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spotlightsix.zentimerlite2&hl=en_CA
Insight Timer link for iPhone:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/insight-timer-meditate-sleep/id337472899
References:
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Kabat-Zinn, J. (2003). Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR). In T. B. Walsh & M. G. Shapiro (Eds.), Encyclopedia of stress (Vol. 3, pp. 682–685). Academic Press.
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Littman-Ovadia, H., & Niemiec, R. M. (2023). Mental health and character strengths: The dual role of boosting well-being and reducing symptoms. Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 27(1), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1108/MHSI-01-2023-0012