Coping Skills
Searching for a new career, being unemployed, and engaging in career exploration can be stressful. It is important to stay healthy and remain optimistic during this time. The following websites offer coping techniques and mental health information.
United States Department of Health and Human Services- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This website offers information on mental health topics, resource directories, and much more!
The Mental Health section on WebMD provides mental health information, tips for healthy living, and coping techniques.
www.webmd.com/mental-health/default.htm
National Career Development Association offers a list of techniques on coping with unemployment.
www.associationdatabase.com/aws/NCDA/pt/sd/news_article/13786/_PARENT/layout_details/false
Helpguide.org helps identify symptoms of stress and teaches healthy ways of coping with stress.
helpguide.org/mental/stress_management_relief_coping.htm
Mayoclinic.com has an interesting article on coping with stress at work, plus a plethora of information on stress management.
www.mayoclinic.com/health/coping-with-stress/SR00030
Mental Health America offers free information on mental health and coping strategies. Check out the Coping With Stress Checklist for quick stress relieving techniques.
www.nmha.org/index.cfm?objectid=C7DF9899-1372-4D20-C89412D66A4FF88D