Encourage Hope and Help is a suicide prevention website for youth (ages 10-24), parents, educators, LGBTQ, attempt survivors, loss survivors, veterans, and community members in the Kansas City area. Through education and prevention efforts, we strive to end youth suicide.
Think healthy, nutritious food. A key part of self-care is providing our bodies with the fuel they need: food! Whether you’re planning a breakfast, lunch, or dinner picnic, make sure to pack plenty of nutritious foods.
Consider making your own snack mix (bit.ly/36pydBU) or trying some of these healthy recipes (bit.ly/3wso1CY, bit.ly/3jXGxRl).
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Happy National Picnic Month! Are you planning a picnic? Whether you’re planning with family or friends, check out these tips for how you can incorporate mental wellness and self-care into your picnic celebration.
Follow @EncourageHopeandHelp and stay tuned as we share more tips and resources to help you plan your picnic!
Chances are you have missed out on some activities over the past year. Take the time to do activities you enjoy.
Start thinking about things you haven’t been able to do and consider incorporating these activities back in.
Check out www.EncourageHopeandHelp.com for more tips & resources!
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This transition will be different for everyone. COVID-19 has affected all of us, but not always in the same ways. Make sure to create healthy boundaries.
Focus on what you are comfortable with and what’s best for your mental health. Remember that it’s OK to set boundaries with friends, family, and colleagues.
Check out www.EncourageHopeandHelp.com for more tips & resources!
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Many things in your life have probably changed in the past year. Perhaps you or your children attended school online, or you worked from home. Consider setting a new routine. Maybe that means getting up earlier or making time for physical exercise.
Check out www.EncourageHopeandHelp.com for more tips & resources!
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