Mental Health Resources
CDC- Emergency Responders: Tips for Taking Care of Yourself
Mississippi Department of Mental Health
National Institute of Mental Health
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Stress Management Resources
The American Institute of Stress
Breathing Exercises for Stress Relief
1. The square breathing technique. Exhale your breath for 4 seconds. Hold your breath for 4 seconds. Inhale your breath for 4 seconds. Hold your breath for 4 seconds.
2. The 4-2-4 breathing technique. Take a slow breath in through the nose, breathing into your lower belly for 4 seconds. Hold your breath for 2 seconds. Exhale slowly through the mouth for 4 seconds.
3. The 4-6 breathing technique. Breathe in for 4 seconds. Breathe out for 6 seconds.
4. The 4-7-8 breathing technique. Take a slow breath in for 4 seconds. Hold your breath for 7 seconds. Exhale slowly through the mouth for 8 seconds.
