It’s been a tough year. And now, with a crucial election, COVID anxiety, end-of-semester stress, and, for some, seasonal depression are all taking effect at once. It is very important to take the time for self-care right now. Here are 5 great websites you can access on your computer or smartphone that can enable you to better manage your mental health.
- Psychology Today
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When it comes to mental health, this site is an excellent place to start. Psychology Today has a search engine that can help you find a therapist near you. It contains countless great articles on psychology and wellbeing and even has quizzes that can give you more insight into your mental health.
- 7 Cups
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7 Cups offers free 24/7 chat with trained volunteer listeners who will let you vent about whatever is on your mind. If you need a safe space to share your troubles with a kind, supportive person to sympathize with you, this site is the right place. They also have affordable online therapy services for $150 per month.
- Self-Care Day
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We could all use a self-care day right now, and this website is full of great information and inspiration for your “me time.” Self-Care Day explores a variety of wellness categories and fun activities to lift your spirits, soothe your mind, and take care of your body.
- Good News from HuffPost
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Enough with the doom scrolling! Hard as it may be, we need to better balance staying informed on current events and doing what is best for our mental wellbeing. Take a break from constantly refreshing your feed and check out these exclusively positive stories from HuffPost.
- HelpGuide
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HelpGuide is a non-profit organization focused on self-improvement, wellness, and mental health. They not only offer seemingly endless information on mental and physical health, but they also have resources specifically suited for coping during COVID-19 and audio meditations.
I have linked below all of the websites I have cited above so that you can access them easily. I hope that these have helped you in dealing with Covid-time stress, good luck!