RESOURCES
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CRISIS CENTERS NEARBY
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HOTLINES
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988
The Trevor Project: 866-488-7386
The National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE (7233)
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)
body & mind at home:
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MOVEMENT
Regular exercise stimulates the production of serotonin and dopamine, neurotransmitters known for their role in regulating mood and promoting feelings of happiness and well-being. Additionally, fitness activities promote neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to adapt and rewire itself, leading to improved cognitive function and mental clarity.
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MINDFULNESS
Mindfulness is the practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgment. By cultivating awareness of our thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, and surroundings, mindfulness helps reduce stress, enhance emotional regulation, improve concentration, and foster greater self-awareness.
Through regular practice, individuals develop the capacity to respond to life's challenges with clarity, compassion, and resilience. Mindfulness practices can include meditation, breathing exercises, and mindful movement, such as yoga or walking.
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MINDFUL/MEDITATION SITES