First Aid For Feelings
A workbook to help kids cope during the Coronavirus Pandemic

Less Stress Homeschooling
Below are some tips taken from the Prevention Action Alliance (https://preventionactionalliance.org/) for parents experiencing homeschooling your child(ren) for the first time.
Remember To Take Care Of Yourself

Mind
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Start a gratitude journal
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Take a break
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Start a project
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Try something new
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Read a book
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Acknowledge something you've done well lately
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Express your feelings
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Get creative
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Set an intention for the day

Body
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Go for a walk, run or bike ride
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Do some pushups
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Drink a cup of tea
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Do yoga
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Prepare your favorite meal
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Hit the driving range or batting cage
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Get a massage
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Breathe slowly three times
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Take a bath

Soul
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Volunteer for a cause
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Ask for help or a hug
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Tell someone you love them
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Follow social media that makes you feel good
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Leave work on time
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Set boundaries for yourself
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Write a poem
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Call a friend

Scenery
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Get out into nature
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watch the sunset or sunrise
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Go to the dog park
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Watch a sporting event
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Put on your favorite song
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Go to the movies
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Meet a friend in the park
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Go for a drive
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Frame a favorite photo
While not a substitute for professional care, there are plenty of simple activities anyone can do to reduce stress, encourage wellness, and restore a sense of well-being during difficult times. Try one of of these self-care activities next time you need to take a step back, breath and focus on you.
Informational Videos
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Education

Informational Videos
NIDA TV Spotlight on Electronic Cigarettes

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NIDA TV interview with Virginia Commonwealth University Professor of Psychology, Dr. Thomas Eissenberg, following his discussion on electronic cigarette research. The National Institutes of Health Tobacco and Nicotine Research Interest group hosted the presentation in Rockville, Maryland. This video can also be viewed at: http://www.drugabuse.gov/nida-research Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://newmedia.hhs.gov/standards/comment_policy.htmlEducation
Why Teens are Attracted to Vaping

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Research continues to provide new insight into the reinforcing effects of nicotine, and its ability to promote smoking(or vaping). The 2018 Monitoring the Future survey results reports a dramatic increase in teens using vaping devices. In this video NIDA's Director, Dr. Nora Volkow explores why teens may be attracted to vaping – and what they are vaping. This video can also be viewed at: Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: https://www.drugabuse.gov/comment-policyEducation
Understanding the Endocannabinoid System

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Co-Moderators: David Shurtleff, Ph.D. - NCCIH Aidan Hampson, Ph.D. - NIDA Speakers: The Endocannabinoid System – An Introduction Benjamin Cravatt, Ph.D. - The Scripps Research Institute Cannabinoid Receptors: Where They Are and What They Do Ken Mackie, M.D. – Indiana University Therapeutic Potential of the Cannabinoid System Daniele Piomelli, Ph.D. – University of California, Irvine This video can also be viewed at: Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://newmedia.hhs.gov/standards/comment_policy.htmlEducation
The Swiss Cheese Model of Drug Addiction

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The National Institute on Drug Abuse introduces The Swiss Cheese Model of Drug Addiction. This video is an application of James Reason’s Swiss Cheese Model of accident causation (1990) to the risk of addictive disorders. The model helps us understand why not everyone who abuses a drug becomes addicted and why it is currently not possible to predict who will. This video can also be viewed at: http://www.drugabuse.gov/public-education Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://newmedia.hhs.gov/standards/comment_policy.htmlEducation
Dr. Nora Volkow | A Message to Parents

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The 2018 Monitoring the Future Survey (MTF) results show a dramatic spike in teen use of vaping - both nicotine and other drugs. The study also casts a shadow on the changing climate in teen’s perception of drug use, specifically recreational use of marijuana. In this video, NIDA Director, Dr. Nora Volkow highlights the development of the adolescent brain and encourages parents to have the conversation with their teens about substance use and its effects on health. This video can also be viewed at: https://www.drugabuse.gov/videos/dr-nora-volkow-message-to-parents Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: https://www.drugabuse.gov/comment-policyEducation
Teen Brain Development

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NIDA explores in this video the intriguing similarities between the processes of brain development and computer programming. The analogy helps us understand why toxic environmental factors like drugs, bullying, or lack of sleep can have such a long-lasting impact on a teenager’s life and can be used to empower your children or students with information they need make better decisions. This video can also be viewed at: https://www.drugabuse.gov/videos/adventures-in-teen-brain-development-journey-to-empowerment Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: https://www.drugabuse.gov/comment-policyEducation