If you’re feeling anxious and overwhelmed, you’re not alone. People deal with stress in many different ways, some healthy and some unhealthy. Try these self-care tips to cope.
Tips for Anxiety
Focus only on the present
Practice breathing exercises
Find a creative activity
Take care of your sleeping routine
Ask for help
Stay active
Take a pause
Drink cold water
Stress and Crisis Resources
For immediate assistance, the following resources are available 24/7 unless otherwise noted:
- Dial 911 or go to your nearest emergency room or urgent care
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 (Anyone can send a message! Kids, teens, and adults)
- Star Vista’s Crisis Hotline: 650.579.0350
- Uplift Mobile Crisis Team: 4058.379.9085 / toll-free 877.412.7474
- Alum Rock Mobile Crisis: 408.294.0579
- Lifeline Crisis Chat: crisischat.org
- OnYourMind Teen Chat (M-Th, 4:30-9:30 pm): onyourmind.net
Do you need someone to talk to? CHC teletherapy services are available now. Call or email our Care Managers at 650.688.3625 or careteam@chconline.org to set up a free 30-minute consultation appointment.
