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Common Mental Health Terms

Practical Coping Tips

Immediate Techniques

  • 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding
    Name 5 things you see, 4 you can touch, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, 1 you taste — slowly.
  • Box Breathing
    Inhale 4s → Hold 4s → Exhale 4s → Hold 4s. Repeat 4 cycles.
  • Slow Belly Breaths
    Inhale for 4, exhale for 6 — feel your belly rise and fall.

Daily Habits That Help

  • Consistent Sleep Routine
    Same bedtime & wake time + wind-down ritual (limit screens 30–60 min before bed).
  • Move Your Body
    Short walks, stretching, or gentle yoga — 10–30 min most days lifts mood.
  • Eat & Hydrate Regularly
    Small balanced meals + water keep energy and focus steady.

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