The way people handle stress, process emotions, and respond to challenges can influence their thoughts, feelings, relationships, and overall mental health. Research shows that learning healthy coping skills is one of the most effective ways to nurture one’s mental health.
The Mental Health Coping Skills (PDF) bundle includes 11 handouts that teach clients simple and effective ways to maintain good mental health. This collection includes engaging visuals on self-care, happiness brain chemicals, the circle of control, and coping with stress.
Displaying these posters in visible areas can inspire young people to use coping tools to support their mental and emotional wellbeing. A fun idea is to create a “calm corner” using these resources. Include blank cards where kids can write down their favorite skills, and choose one to try when they’re feeling upset or worried.
Caring adults can model healthy ways of managing stress based on the skills taught in these handouts, such as listening to music, stepping outside for fresh air, journaling, or using positive affirmations.
The following 11 items are included in this bundle:
*This item is an instant digital download. A link to download your files will be emailed to you once payment is confirmed.
Want more resources like this? Check out our full catalog of coping skills worksheets and handouts.
References:
- Aydın, K. B. (2010). Strategies for coping with stress as predictors of mental health. Journal of Human Sciences, 7(1), 534–548.
- Collins, S., Woolfson, L. M., & Durkin, K. (2013). Effects on coping skills and anxiety of a universal school-based mental health intervention delivered in Scottish primary schools. School Psychology International, 35(1), 85-100. https://doi.org/10.1177/0143034312469157
- Khalatbari, J., & Azizzadeh Haghighi, F. (2011). The effect of life skills and coping strategies with stress training on mental health of girl students. Knowledge & Research in Applied Psychology, 12(44), 29–37.
- Mishara, B. L., & Ystgaard, M. (2006). Effectiveness of a mental health promotion program to improve coping skills in young children: Zippy's friends. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 21(1), 110-123. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecresq.2006.01.002
- Taylor, S. E., & Stanton, A. L. (2007). Coping resources, coping processes, and mental health. Annual Review of Clinical Psychology, 3(1), 377-401. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.clinpsy.3.022806.
