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Self-care plays a vital role in maintaining emotional balance, reducing stress, and supporting overall well-being. This toolkit gathers practical resources designed to encourage steady habits, meaningful reflection, and consistent mental health support.

Additional evidence-based guidance on nurturing mental wellness can be found through the National Institute of Mental Health.

Keep an eye out infographics throughout this toolkit that go over the different types of self-care!

https://www.verywellmind.com/self-care-strategies-overall-stress-reduction-3144729

Check out a new set of self-care bookmarks and activity books created just for kids! New additions include: 
10 Ways to Stay Calm, Mindfulness Matters, and How Are You Feeling?

*Please Note: Hope and Help for Depression is also available in Spanish*

*Please Note: Each handbook has a maximum limit of 10*

https://www.verywellmind.com/self-care-strategies-overall-stress-reduction-3144729

https://www.verywellmind.com/self-care-strategies-overall-stress-reduction-3144729

The Connecticut Clearinghouse is a statewide comprehensive library and resource center for information and materials on substance use, mental health, prevention, health promotion, harm reduction, treatment, recovery, wellness, and related topics. We offer materials such as posters, and pamphlets, library books, and DVDs, and provide access to e-books, and streaming media. Our services and resources are available for professionals, students, parents and the general Connecticut public. We are funded by the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.

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