Read on TwitterHey friends, during this time it& #39;s difficult to maintain good mental health practices. Some of us have also lost access to regular therapy sessions, or may not have had access at all.
Just wanted to drop a few resources below you might find helpful:
This worksheet helps structure a healthier approach to sleep and preparations related to sleep. Healthy sleep patterns and tactics are essential care and help answer many mental health hurdles. https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/sleep-hygiene-handout">https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-w...
Here are various worksheets which aid in processing and overcoming challenges related to self-esteem. A lot of these can overlap with common anxiety troubles. Don& #39;t let your brain bully you! https://www.actwithcompassion.com/homeworks ">https://www.actwithcompassion.com/homeworks...
Here are worksheets that provide various approaches to wrestling anxiety. Causes and triggers can be wide-ranging, so read through a few and pick whichever feel most do-able for you at this time. https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheets/anxiety/none">https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-w...
Here are worksheets which help clear the fog of depressive thoughts. Please note: these require you to practice self-love and positivity. Start small if you need, but do avoid putting self-deprecating thoughts in ink unless directed.
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Unfortunately there aren& #39;t many of these worksheets catered to adults, but these help in terms of focus and self-management. Use this to organize your day-to-day and hold yourself accountable to completing goals. https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/managing-adhd">https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-w...
These worksheets help rework complex, challenging emotions and how we handle them. Some of these may be related to trauma; highly recommended you reach out to a professional to deconstruct these as well, if possible.
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This thread is far from all-encompassing and the resources herein do not replace a holistic treatment plan. If you have professional resources, use them. These are merely supplemental.
However, many of us do not have access to paid professional resources, especially now.
However, many of us do not have access to paid professional resources, especially now.
For those who lack access, these resources can offer a little relief, structure, and self-reflection. In a better world, we wouldn& #39;t have to settle for worksheets without an instructor...
That& #39;s a discussion that needs to be had on an international scale.
That& #39;s a discussion that needs to be had on an international scale.
Disclaimer: I have an educational background in psychology, but I am not licensed to practice. If you need someone to talk to, I can offer a listening ear. But ethically, I cannot offer anything more.
I hope what I could ethically provide here proves helpful.
I hope what I could ethically provide here proves helpful.
