Creating a Mental Health First Aid Kit

@HopieRemi , I didn't know something like that exsist. But yeah having something to leam back into when things feel overwhelming sounds helping 

@Dirtshine

Glad to have presented you with new information. What might you be putting in your kit?

@HopieRemi , I am not sure about it yet. But definitely a book. And a notebook probably. I like writing. If you had to set-up one , what would you prefer?

@Dirtshine

I would probably something fuzzy and soft in there, like a small piece of blanket fabric. Maybe some playdoh. Definitely a fidget toy.

@HopieRemi, fidget toys can be good at taking mind off something. What kind of fuzzy do you prefer? Small ones that can be kept on keychains? 

@Dirtshine

Small ones that be kept on the keychain can be good. I was also thinking like a piece of cloth.

@HopieRemi , yess the are very pretty too. What do you mean by small d pieces of fabric ?

@Dirtshine

Things like this: 

@HopieRemi uh okay 👍 thanks for clarifying 

These are great. I always carry headphones in my back pack no matter where I go <3

@HopieRemi

I wasn't really aware of something like this existing but now that I know about it I would carry my phone, books, headphones, a small sculpture of spirituality and photos in my bag pack

It's something new to learn about but it's great

@comfortablePeace003

That is a great list of things to keep with you! Always a great day to learn something new !

@HopieRemi Some great ideas in the list. I wasn't familiar with the concept of a "mental emergency first aid kit" before today...interesting. Personally I would never carry a stuffed animal around but hey, "diff'rint strokes fer diff'rint folks".

More than once, I've dealt with a depressive episode by getting lost in a book. My only recommendation would be that it not be too short--you want something that takes a while to read--or about a topic that is highly technical or involved. I suspect some kind of escapist tome would be best for a lot of us...maybe an action novel, bodice ripper, mystery novel, etc.

Love the advice on books!!!

@Setelare

Love that! I have a little thing thats this doll thing that stays in my car.

@Setelare Surely the reader can customize his/her/its kit to whatever is most suitable...I don't carry toys at all, unless you count a sketchpad, pen, brushes & an ink bottle. (They are not just toys to me)

Definitely agree with the headphones idea. I have one pair of earbuds at home, & one for both my bags. Plus music in my phone. Music can get you through a lot of things.

@slowdecline48

Yes! Everyone's kit is going to depend on what soothes them! 

@HopieRemi Thanks for writing this, my friend. I learned some new things. Thanks for the education and the tips.

@calmMango9611

You are welcome!