Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel and act and helps determine how we handle stress. Check out the resources below to positively impact your mental wellness and know you can always access TimelyCare counseling resources as well. *Please note information regarding mental wellness is offered as a service by Northcentral Technical College. NTC does not assume responsibility in helping with your choice, supporting these products or servicing them.
Digital Self-Care
TimelyCare provides NTC Students free 24/7/365 access to evidenced based tools, techniques and journeys to navigate unique challenges they face like stress, depression, anxiety, sleep, loss and more.
To access services, students visit TimelyCare or download the TimelyCare app from their app store and register with their school email address. They can then start visits from any web-enabled device — smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop — anywhere in the United States.
Meditation
Meditation can give you a sense of calm, peace and balance. It may help control anxiety, enhance self-awareness and even lengthen attention spans. Not sure how to begin? Use a guided meditation:
- Daily Calm: 10-Minute Meditations
- Insight Timer: Free app with guided meditations, sleep stories, ambient music and more
- Tara Brach: Library of Guided Meditations
- UCLA Health: Free Guided Meditations
Creative Arts
You may be surprised to find creative arts on a list of wellness activities, but they can be a great stress reducer. Plus, they stimulate the imagination, enhance problem-solving skills and boost self-esteem. Explore the links below to add an artistic side into your life:
- Creative Writing Prompts: Grab a notebook and pen and flex your storytelling or poetry skills
- Just Color: 1,500+ Coloring Pages
- Mo Willems: Lunch Doodles (how to)
- Random Art Prompt Generator: Not sure what to draw, paint, doodle, or write – start here for a prompt
- Super Coloring: Free Coloring Pages & Drawing Tutorials
- The Art Sherpa: Free painting course and tutorials
- YouTube Playlist: Paint & Sip Style Acrylic Painting (how to)