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Make the most of your ride on OC Bus by exploring resources that enhance your well-being and happiness.
Mental wellness affects our thoughts, feelings, and how we connect with others. There are many resources to support your mental wellbeing.
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Feeling gratitude can help boost your happiness, social connectedness and wellbeing. Try some of these tips to cultivate gratitude in your everyday life:
Watch “An Experiment in Gratitude” from The Science of Happiness podcast to learn about gratitude and happiness.
Write a letter expressing thanks. Feeling gratitude can improve your health and happiness.
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A way to tune into the positive events in your life by writing down three good things.
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A skill to learn how to appreciate what you have by imagining your life without it.
Each person’s “healthiest self” is different. Explore these resources to improve your wellbeing in ways that best fit your needs and everyday life:
A journaling tool to help you develop self-awareness and stress-resilience.
Use this approach to write down the positive changes you’d like to see happen.
A list of health-promoting activities you can do to improve your mental wellbeing.
Mobile apps can provide valuable support for managing stress and anxiety. The apps here offer free content that doesn’t expire. The Breathe and Insight Timer apps were independently reviewed on One Mind’s PsyberGuide.
Meditation and emotional wellbeing activities for teens, adults, and children with parental guidance.
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Practice mindfulness anywhere with guided audio mediations and informative videos. Available in a number of languages too.
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Activities to overcome everyday challenges and stress for children 2-5 years old.
Explore these resources to help you and your child discover new ways to cope, reduce stress, and learn perspectives on ‘what makes a happy family’.
Learn skills to help build your child’s resilience. Free for a limited time through the OC Health Care Agency.
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These videos provide a variety of breathing exercises for both you and your kids.
Learn moreWhat makes a happy family? Watch real parents, with their children, talk about what makes a happy family.
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We all have difficult days or face hard times. When it’s hard to bounce back during a time of intense difficulty or distress, the resources below can help 24/7. If you are in an emergency situation and need immediate help, contact 911.
24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, and prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
Highly trained teen listeners provide support, resources and hope to any teen who is struggling.
Available 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Off hours covered by the Suicide Prevention Lifeline
If you are thinking about harming yourself — get immediate support. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year.
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Free and confidential support for people in distress. Korean-speaking services available in the evenings from 4:30pm – 12:30am daily.
Free and confidential support for people in distress. This service is available 24/7.
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Providing 24/7 no-cost emotional support and resources for families and those affected by mental illness.
Available 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Off hours covered by the Suicide Prevention Lifeline
