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Now Take a Step at Your Own PACE

NOW TAKE A STEP AT YOUR OWN PACE

Using the priorities you established in the Care Priorities Inventory, explore the recommended steps, sources, and sites below Remember to use your existing resources and supports for help along the way

Information about wellness & wellbeing  Learn the facts about and signs of mental health conditions  Enroll in the free The Science of Well-being course through Coursera  Join LEAD BU, a free course at Boston University focused on developing critical wellness skills and supports

Group support: class, workshop, or club  Use NAMI to connect with other young adults who live with a mental health condition  Join NITEO Activities, free workouts, hangouts, and outings in person and online  Get connected with your local or school Active Minds chapter  Try a therapeutic support group; search Psychology Today or Good Therapy.

Individual emotional support: therapy, counseling, or psychopharmaceutical care  Search potential providers based on your goals and needs through Psychology Today  Find a provider that offers online treatment through Better Help  Explore Talk Space for treatment and support plans uniquely for you  Download Ten Percent Happier for access to free grounding meditations

Wellness coaching or mentoring  Learn more about wellness coaching and various models  Meet with a College Coach or Coach-Mentor to explore the individualized, non-clinical support around managing wellness goals and practices  Reach out to a trusted high school/college advisor, family member, or family friend for coffee/tea

Physical activity: support moving your body for wellness  Search local news and media sources for information about groups, clubs or teams (e g biking, walking, running, soccer)  Conduct an online search for local studios, gyms, or wellness centers  Search Meetup for opportunities to join local groups, teams, or clubs  Consider online studio or gym membership options (e g Yoga Collective)  Try meal planning to save money and time and build in more health-promoting options

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