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SOVA

  • Home
  • E-heal Curriculum
    • Module 1: Researching and Finding Reliable Resources
    • Module 2: Mental Health Topics 
    • Module 3: Choosing your Topic 
    • Module 4: Media Literacy on Mental Health 
    • Module 5: Getting Help from an Expert
    • Module 6: Public Speaking Skills 
    • Module 7: Making Your Presentation 
    • Module 8: Asking for Feedback 
  • Become a SOVA Ambassador
    • Intro Blogging Video
    • Blogging Tips
    • Blogging Topics
    • Online Writing Style Guide
    • Ghost writing
    • How to post art and other media
    • Submit Blog Post
  • Crisis Support Resources
    • Youth Friendly Mental Health Online Resources
    • Tech Services
    • Helplines
    • Crisis Resources – University of Pittsburgh
    • Crisis Resources – General
    • LGBTQ+ Resources
    • BIPOC Resources
    • SOVA Resources
    • Additional Resources for Youth:
  • Forums
  • About
    • FAQ
    • What is SOVA?
    • Meet The Team
    • Community Guide
  • Donate!

Coping Mechanisms

When your symptoms begin acting up, you may be at a loss, overwhelmed, or unsure of what to do. Whether small or extreme, there are various ways that you can try to relax, calm down, or center yourself as a way to either relieve, reduce, and even prevent these symptoms.


Self-Care 💆

How to Practice Preventive Self-Care

What is Self-Care?

Why Self-Care Sometimes Isn’t Fun (and that’s a good thing)

During Heightened Emotions 📈

Conducting a Body Scan

Little Things You Can Do to Help During a Depressive Episode

Quick Fixes for When You are on the Brink of a Panic Attack

Exercise 🏃‍♀️🏃

A Good Stretch

Excuse to Exercise

Learning to Run

Resistance Training Exercises and Mental Health

Organizing and Productivity 🗄️

Getting Things Done

The Importance of Getting Things Done

Pick Three: Being Productive During Bad Days

Tying Self-Worth to Productivity, with a Little Shame Tossed In

Journaling 📔✍️

Gratitude Prompts

Journaling for Growth

My Daily Journaling Experience

The Pros and Cons of Keeping Multiple Journals

Mindfulness and Meditation 🧘🧘‍♂️

Don’t Like Sitting in Total Silence? Try Nontraditional Meditation

Meditation

Meditation Podcasts

Mindfulness Matters

Taking a Deep Breath

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