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Mental Health

According to the ADAA, 40% - 70% of caregivers show symptoms of depression. Almost a quarter to half of caregivers met the diagnostic criteria for depression. Learn more and support your Caregiver’s Mental Health awareness by reviewing this category for articles, videos, and audio files.

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Managing Challenging Caregiver Emotions

This Vela Learn article reviews challenging emotions a caregiver may experience and provides a worksheet to address and understand those emotions.

Depression: Not A Normal Part of Aging

This Vela Learn article reviews depression in older adults and ways to support an older adult who presents with depression symptoms.

Addressing Anxiety

This Vela Learn video and article provides tips on addressing anxiety.

Guided Meditation Session – Mountains (Video)

This EBS video provides a 25 minute guided meditation session to support someone through their practice.

Guided Meditation Session - Beach II (Video)

This EBS video provides a 25 minute guided meditation session to support someone through their practice.

Guided Meditation Session - Beach I (Video)

This EBS video provides a 25 minute guided meditation session to support someone through their practice.

Guided Meditation Session - Rainfall (Video)

This EBS video provides a 25 minute guided meditation session to support someone through their practice.

Emotional Wellness During COVID-19 (Video)

This County of Sonoma video reviews ways to manage emotions during stressful times, such as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

COVID-19: Managing Anxiety and Stress (Video)

This CDC video reviews ways to manage and address stress during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

COVID-19: Managing Anxiety

It's normal to feel worried during times of stress. Many people struggle with anxiety in the best of times.

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Featured Vela Learn Articles

Caregiver 101: Mental Health Clinicians

Caregiver 101: Mental Health Clinicians

Get Regular Exercise for Mental Health

Exercise is about more than keeping in shape. It also can help with your emotional and mental health.

Mental Health Problems and Stigma

If you have a mental health problem, you may worry about what other people will think of you. In many cases, no one can even tell if you are struggling with symptoms.

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