30-Day Mental Wellness Practice Youth Extension Pack

Youth Mental Wellness Practice

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. It affects how you think, feel, and act. Maintaining good mental health is essential for academic success, building relationships, and managing life’s challenges. These activities are designed to enhance mental well-being. Whether you’re facing struggles, supporting a friend, or simply seeking to improve your self-care routine, this guide is here to help.

These free resources help you maintain or improve your well-being and seek help for mental health challenges. If you are struggling or have an emergency, call or text 9-8-8 to get help now and speak with a trained counselor.

All content can be downloaded for digital or printed use.

Download the Full Toolkit (PDF)

A Message from the Creator

“Hi! I’m Sachi, I started this project after realizing how many students (including myself) were struggling with their mental health but didn’t have the resources or support they needed. Seeing this gap on my own campus made me want to create something accessible, practical, and helpful. I hope this toolkit empowers you to take charge of your well-being and build habits that make a lasting impact. You deserve support, you deserve care, and most of all, you deserve to put yourself first."

How to Use These Tools

Copy, download, and explore our promotional materials.
Use our hashtag #YEPMWP to join the conversation for Mental Health Awareness Month-related content.
Sign up and participate in the Scoop from Youth Challenge to raise awareness regarding Mental Health and Stigma Reduction!
Try out and share the wellness practices inside to support your and your loved one's mental health.

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Mindful Support
- How-To Make Positive Vision Boards [English]
  - An exercise intended to help you clear your mind and set your intentions for well-being.
- Grounding Techniques Booklet
  - Includes step-by-step instructions on how to practice three breathing techniques. These can be used for stress management and to improve overall wellness.
    - English and Spanish Version 1
    - English and Spanish Version 2
- How-To Map my Support System [English | Spanish]
  - An exercise with instructions for you to create a visual "map" of the support systems in your life.
Activate Wellness
- Self-Care Checklist
- Morning/Night Routine Checklist [English]
  - A checklist intended to help you stay on track to help manage your stress.
- Self-Esteem Journal Pages [English]
  - Includes three journaling pages that can be used to reflect on and promote self-esteem.
- Reflection Journal Pages [English]
  - Includes different categories of journaling pages that can be used for reflection.
Thrive Tools
- Youth Mental Wellness Guide [English]
  - A flyer that includes youth-related mental health resources available in San Diego County.
- School Advocacy Tips [English]
  - A guide that provides tips and resources for you to advocate for the causes that matter most to you.
- Promotional Materials
- Scoop for You(th) Challenge [English]
  - Visit Live Well San Diego to learn more and get started.
Continue Your Journey
Congratulations on prioritizing your mental wellness! Remember, taking care of your mental health is a journey, not a destination. Each step you take brings you closer to a healthier you. There are many ways you can continue to prioritize yourself and advocate for those who can’t.

Additional Self-Care Opportunities
- Explore the 30-Day Mental Wellness Practice for more self-care activities suitable for everyone.
- Motivate yourself to turn these practices into habits.
- Utilize other available resources to incorporate mental wellness into your daily routine.
Empower Your Voice
- Complete the Community Request Form to ask for behavioral health materials, resources, or a professional speaker for your next event.
- Share your thoughts on a specific concern with the Behavioral Health Advisory Board through public comments to ensure direct attention from the County.
- Participate in an event near you to provide your feedback on what behavioral health services your community needs.
Spread the Message
- Start discussions with friends, family, and peers about the significance of mental well-being. These conversations play a crucial role in reducing the stigma surrounding mental health and can motivate others to seek support.
- Advocate using some of the tips mentioned in the Thrive Tools section and enhance them with some of your ideas!

Questions?

If you have further questions regarding the Youth Mental Wellness Practice Extension Pack, reach out to Engage.BHS@sdcounty.ca.gov.

Helpful Links

Own Your Mindset
Own Your Mindset empowers teens with resources and support to raise mental health awareness and build the skills needed to thrive and stengthen their mental well-being.

It’s Up to Us
The It’s Up to Us campaign empowers San Diegans to talk about mental health and substance use disorders, recognize warning signs of suicide, access resources, and seek help.

Mental Health Resources
Behavioral Health Services offers a Managing Your Mental Wellness web page which features a variety of resources available to help you navigate mental health challenges and daily stressors.

Live Well San Diego
Participate in the Scoop from You(th) Challenge: Piece of Mind to support mental health awareness.

211 San Diego
211 San Diego is a free service that helps people get referrals to local County resources like housing, utilities, food, and employment assistance.

If this is an emergency, please call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Not sure where to start?

Call or text 9-8-8 or dial 1-888-724-7240 to speak to someone who can help find the right service for you or someone you care about. Both numbers are operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with support available in over 200 languages. For more information visit Get Help Now or All Services. If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 9-1-1.