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Mental Health Monday – Let’s Make a Coping Skills Toolbox

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I wasn’t able to post while I was out of town on my family emergency, but this gives me the opportunity to remind everyone that suicidal thoughts can come at any time, and having our resources and coping mechanisms in place constantly is a must for those suffering and recovering from them.

Suicidal Awareness and Prevention is an ongoing struggle and our bad days don’t neatly fall within the prescribed awareness month.

We still need to do self check ups and check up on our friends and family who we know are at risk.

Even though this is October, here is the link to a graphic that I found helpful. Original sourcing is included at the link.

REPOST: Coping Skills Toolbox

Recs – Depression and Anxiety Distraction and Recovery Journal

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I found this fantastic resource for those of us with depression and/or anxiety to use. It has resources and distractions for when you’re having a bad day.

As always if you need professional help or if you’re feeling suicidal, call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

The authors put this journal together as part of Random Acts‘ Annual Melee of Kindness (AMOK) and have kindly given me permission to promote it. Take a look and download it for yourself. Enjoy and best of luck in your journey.