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Ways to care for your mental health
Worry and Anxiety
Calm tools for busy thoughts.
What this means
Worry is your brain trying to keep you safe. Sometimes it works overtime. You can thank it and then choose a helpful action.
Signs to notice
- • 'What if' thoughts on repeat
- • Fast heartbeat
- • Avoiding things you used to enjoy
Healthy coping ideas
- • 5 slow breaths
- • Name 5 things you can see
- • Write the worry down and one helpful action
Journal prompts
“Write down one worry and one helpful action you can take.”
“Is this worry about today or about maybe-someday?”
“Take five slow breaths. How do you feel afterward?”
“What would you say to a friend who felt this way?”
“What helps you feel calm and safe?”
Short activity: Worry Box
- Write the worry on paper
- Fold it and put it in a box
- Pick a time later to look at it
MindHeart provides education and encouragement. It does not diagnose or treat mental-health conditions. Talk to a parent, guardian, counselor, doctor, or another trusted adult when you need help.