Mental Health First Aid by Benjamin Vogt

Pay Attention to Emotional Pain

10bvogt — 2024-11-19 18:36:42 UTC

When I feel like I'm hurting emotionally, or my friend is hurting, we like to hang out on a call, or walk together.

Redirect Your Gut Reaction When You Fail

10bvogt — 2024-11-19 18:42:56 UTC

Stop focusing so much on the things I can't do and try to improve at the things I can do. Like geometry and health.

Monitor And Protect Your Self Esteem

10bvogt — 2024-11-19 18:45:45 UTC

If I am trying to make myself feel better about myself, I will either give myself a pep talk, or I will think about all the things I'm good at. And that makes me feel better about myself.

Replace The Negative With The Positive

10bvogt — 2024-11-19 18:48:13 UTC

When I am trying to get my mind off of things, I like to play stupid mobile games. I like to do crosswords or color by numbers a lot.

Find Meaning In Loss

10bvogt — 2024-11-19 18:51:20 UTC

When some of my family members passed away, I learned that they lived a good life and that there isn't anything I could do now.

Don't Let Guilt Linger

10bvogt — 2024-11-19 18:53:38 UTC

When I feel really guilty, I like to go outside and go to the park near my house. I like to throw a football to try and get my mind to think of different things.

What Works For Me

10bvogt — 2024-11-19 18:55:57 UTC

When I feel emotionally wounded, I find that music helps me feel better. There is a song for every occasion, and some artists are very meaningful. Especially Kanye West's 808's and Heartbreak album.