How to Build Mental Wellness

Keep the Lines of Communication Open.

For Parents: How to Help Your Young Adult Children

• Ways to Foster Mental Well-being for Young Adults
• Young Adult Brain Development
• How to Talk with Teens about Purpose
• How to Help Teens Find Purpose
• Supporting LGBTQ+ Kids

For Young Adults: Take an Active Role in Building Your Own Mental Wellness

• How to Build Your Emotional Wellness
• Emotional Wellness Checklist
• How to Become an Emotional Grown-Up
• Five Science-Backed Strategies to Build Resilience
• Welcome to Thnx4!
• Mindfulness Exercises
• The Bounce Back Project is a CentraCare initiative that has a single purpose — to impact the lives of individuals, communities, and organizations by promoting health through happiness. Numerous studies have shown that using simple tools to help us retrain our mind to focus on the positive can increase feelings of well-being and decrease feelings of depression. These tools can also open us to the possibility of greater social connections, improved sleep, enhanced memory and stronger immune system function. It’s simple… and life changing.
• Hello4Health is an online mental health resource for all ages that emphasizes the importance of deep social connections.
• There’s an App for that! Check out the apps below to help you build your mindfulness practice.
  • Insight Timer – #1 Free Meditation App for Sleep, Relax & More
  • Calm – The #1 App for Meditation and Sleep
  • Simple Habit – The Best Meditation App for Busy People
  • Headspace – Meditation and Sleep Made Simple
  • Ten Percent Happier – The Best Meditation App for Busy People
  • BetterSleep – Create effective bedtime routines that draw from their audio collection, guided stories and relaxation practices.