Feeling Anxious? Seniors, Adults, Kids and Teens are all facing great uncertainty and anxiety as Covid-19 affects our daily life. Here are a few resources to help yourself and your loved ones cope with the emotional strain.
Adult Resources
National Institute of Mental Health General Resources
Youth Resources
Helping Children Cope with Emergencies - CDC
How to Help Children Manage Fears
Talking to Anxious Teens About COVID-19
PBS - How to De-Stress With Your Kids
“A Friend Asks” app - tools and resources for youth suicide prevention
"Steady Heads Open Hearts" - a collection of Mental Health and Mindfulness resources for you.
Sarah is currently the Mental Health Director for the La Crosse Area Family YMCA in La Crosse, WI, developing and piloting training materials to increase mental health literacy across the Y movement and globe.
Sarah is also an adjunct professor at Winona State University in the Counselor Education Program in Winona, MN, and Winona's first ever Creative Laureate.
Sarah has a name tag that identifies her as the Happiness Fairy. Sarah Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She has been working with humans for thirty years and has experience in prevention, youth development, health promotion as well as her clinical work.
Stress Awareness Tips
#StressAwarenessMonth #Tips It can be stressful when our plans get disrupted. Marianna provides a practical tip that works in the fitness center or pretty much during anytime throughout your day!
