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What is Mental Health? 

Mental health is our social, psychological, and emotional state of well-being. We all have a mental can experience a “range of thriving to struggling” (Mental Health Is Health). Learn more about mental health conditions and resources from the Mental Health Resource Center or take a screening through the NYMC Cares for You website.

How Can I Support My Mental Health? 

Access to adequate mental health care, maintaining meaningful connections with others, and having a sense of purpose all can support your mental health. It is also important to be proactive and develop your coping toolkit so that you have resources to use during times of stress, distress, and crisis. 

Mental Health Screenings & Self-Care  

• Self-Care Assessment
• Self-Care Plan 
• Interactive Screening Program
• Self-Care Activities
• Try A Self-Compassion Break - Mindful
• Breathing Compassion In and Out – Mindful

 Anxiety and Stress Management  

• Recorded Meditations
• Mindfulness Resources
• Grounding Tutorial
• Share With Others
• 5 Tips to Help Manage Stress – American Psychological Association (APA)
• Stress Management Tips for Students – Psych Central
• Stress Management-HelpGuide.org
• 3 Expert Techniques to Step Stress Before it Gets Out of Control - Shape 

 Calming Activities 

• Wellness Apps 
• Breathing Exercise
• Adult Coloring Pages
• Virtual Yoga
• Progressive Muscle Relaxation
• Progressive Muscle Relaxation - Dartmouth 
• Meditation Oasis
• Guided Meditation Scripts - Inner Health Studio
• Meditation – Mayo Clinic
• The Meditation Podcast
• Meditation Downloads – Jon Aaron
• Guided Meditation - Satori Prime

 Meditation Resources 

• Meditation Oasis
• Guided Meditation Scripts - Inner Health Studio
• Meditation – Mayo Clinic
• The Meditation Podcast
• Meditation Downloads – Jon Aaron
• Free Guided Meditations – UCLA Health
• 10% Happier
• Insight Timer
• UCLA Mindful
• Progressive Muscle Relaxation - Dartmouth 
• Guided Meditation - Satori Prime
• Sitt Trombone Meditation
• Relaxation Audio Tracks - Montefiore Medical Center
• Resilience in Challenging Times: Care Package - Sounds True
• Coping with COVID-19: Resilience Resources - Oren Jay Sofer
• A Compassion Practice for Healthcare Workers - Mindful

Mindfulness 

• What is Mindfulness – Mrs. Mindfulness
• Health & Wellness Discounts - American Medical Association (AMA)
  • AMA student members get a free 2-year subscription!
• How to Practice Mindfulness Throughout Your Workday – Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley (GGSC)
• Mindfulness Quiz – Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley (GGSC)
• 20 Mindful Eating Tips That Will Transform Your Relationship with Food – Buddhaimonia
• How to Build Resilience to Stress – Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley (GGSC)

 Building Resilience 

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• Carol Dweck: The Power of Believing That You Can Improve – TedTalk
• So You've Made a Huge Mistake. What Now?- NY Times 

Burnout 

• Feeling Burned Out? Here Are 3 Things That Can Help - The New York Times 
• Medical School Burnout: How to Take Care of Yourself - American Medical Association (AMA)
• Tips for Curbing Clinician Burnout - MedPage Today
• Combating Burnout Through Advocacy: A Resident's ACGME Journey - In-House 
• Taking Action Against Clinician Burnout: A Systems Approach to Professional Well-Being- National Academy of Medicine (NAM) 
• Student Burnout

Whole Body Health and Nutrition 

• The Keri Report – Keri Ganz
• Newsletter – Brown & Medina Nutrition
• Kitchen Matters & Recipes – Pamela Salzman