Mental Health Tips for Kids and Adults

1. Most importantly is to prioritize your own wellbeing first:

•  This will keep you present and supportive of your family.

2.  Model and imagine of how you want your children to express and behave:

• the way you respond to your emotions and negative behaviors
• present the way you want your children to learn and imitate.

3. Limit the use of social media and technology at your home:

• school day no technology unless it is for school purposes
• limit the technology usage down to max hours per day

4.  A good balanced diet and enough family time, and good quality sleep:

• A good breakfast daily (difficult for me too)
• Playing board game after dinner
• Sleep time for kids (6 or more hours); adults varies (i just need 5 hours)

5. Encourage your family to connect daily or often face to face

• weekend gathering with friends and family especially during the holidays, birthday, etc.

6.  Some warning signs of a problem:

• Severe changes in appetite or sleep
• Not doing or enjoying usual activities
• Showing deep sadness, aggression, isolation, or difficulty controlling their behavior
• Having thoughts of harming oneself or others
• Suffering from severe chest pain or panic attacks
• Using drugs or alcohol repeatedly

7. Where to find help:

• Call us for questions or to make an appointment
• Reach out to your insurance for an in-network therapist
• Search in GoodTherapy - Find the Right Therapist
• Call your school or Call the 211 Hotline during a crisis