
Resources
Below, you will find a collection of our favorite wellness-related articles, books, and podcasts. Let us know if you have any ideas for resources to add to this list!
For Everyone:
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Davia Roberts helps women of color to affirm their worth, value mental health, and seek wholeness.
“Building Better Mental Health”​ (Article)
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6 keys to improving mental health: social connection, staying active, managing stress, brain-healthy diet, quality sleep, purpose.
Coping with Quarantine​​ (Visual graphic)
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Tips on handling quarantine during COVID-19
“Digital Wellness 101”​ (Article)
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Tips for taking control of your life online
“Eight Simple Steps to Increase Your Intellectual Wellness” (Article)
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Tips for improving intellectual wellness​
“Emotional Wellness Toolkit” (Article)
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6 strategies for improving emotional wellness​
“Is Social Media Hurting Your Mental Health” (TEDx Talk)
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Social media expert Bailey Parnell explains the unintended long-term consequences of social media on our mental health and offers solutions for creating a more positive online experience.
“Physical Wellness Toolkit” (Article)
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6 strategies for improving physical wellness
“Social Wellness Toolkit” (Article)
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6 strategies for improving social wellness​
“31 Tips to Boost Your Mental Health” (Article)
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Simple ways to improve mental health​
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Social, Occupational, Physical, Spiritual, Intellectual, Financial, and Environmental Wellness​
For Students:
Brave, Not Perfect by Reshma Saujani (Book available on paperback, Audible, and Kindle)
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Geared toward young women, this book helps girls shift from living a life hindered by a perfectionist mindset to living fearlessly.
“Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teens” (Article)
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Physical Wellness tips
“Teen Stress from a Teen Perspective” (TEDxTalk)
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A simple experiment to discover what stresses high school students leads to disturbing results that soon become a story on their own. Michaela Horn shares her journey, results, and the alarming turn of events that unfolded.
“Teenager Therapy” (Podcast on Spotify)
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Teens share their life experiences and provide advice for others in similar situations.
“TeenTalkB4Bed” (Podcast on Spotify)
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Teenager Khushi Nigam shares tips on maintaining a positive outlook, finding your passion, maintaining wellness during quarantine, and more.
For Parents:
“How to Raise Kids who can Overcome Anxiety” (TEDTalk)
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Psychologist Anne Marie Albano explains how constantly rushing to fix a child's problems can perpetuate a lifelong cycle of dependence and resentment-- and shares why a healthy dose of risk helps kids cultivate lasting confidence.
“Manic Mommies The Teen Years” (Podcast on Spotify)
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Kristin and Erin- two moms of teens- share their experiences as mothers and offer advice to those also struggling with parenting.
“Quaranteenagers: Strategies for Parenting in Close Quarters” (Article)
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Parenting advice during the COVID-19 era of quarantine
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Tips and tricks to use social media as a positive tool to benefit our families and communities
Social Media Wellness by Ana Homayoun (Book available on paperback, Audible, and Kindle)
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Offers strategies for parents and educators to help teens maintain digital wellness
“Wellbeing and Nutrition from Victoria Obermaier” (Podcast on Spotify)
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Victoria- a mom to three teens- shares nutrition and mindset strategies.