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Resources

How to check if your friends are doing OK?

When a friend seems to be struggling or is experiencing challenges with their mental health, here are some resources that might help you to support them:

How to have a difficult conversation 

Avoiding or delaying a difficult conversation can hurt our relationships. Here are some useful resources on how to dive into these tough talks by reframing your approach.

Affirmation and self-help, meditation and mindfulness

Meditation is a simple practice available to all which can reduce stress, increase calmness and clarity, and promote happiness. Learning how to meditate is straightforward, and the benefits can come quickly.

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How to Meditate

The New York Times

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Mindfulness for Children

The New York Times

Balancing Rocks
Mindfulness

The New York Times

Mobile App
Self Help Apps

Fayetteville State University

How to get involved in volunteering

Every day, an estimated one billion volunteers make a difference to the people and communities where they live and work. By volunteering, you can help to improve life in your community and also make new friends and colleagues. Here are some useful resources to make the first step: 

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UNV, Become a volunteer

UN Volunteer

  • ​Volunteering opportunities, such as soup kitchens or supporting homeless populations​"
    Kind Hearted Lankans Friends Lanka Child Foundation Gedhora Connects Sunshine Charity Sri Lanka
  • Youth clubs or known youth-focused organisations
    YMBA YMMA YMCA Rotary International District 3220 AIESEC SERVE LK Sri Lanka Youth Organization National Youth Services Council
  • United Nations Volunteers Sri Lanka
    UN Volunteers Sri Lanka
  • Sports clubs that are specifically for women and girls/ Sporting events or clubs that youth can get involved with
    Department of Sports Development Ministry of Youth and Sports
  • Support services for former prisoners or those with criminal backgrounds
    Prison Fellowship International
  • Apprenticeships and other vocational courses relating to the issues discussed in the videos
    Vocational Training Authority Sri Lanka NAITA Sri Lanka
  • Gender equality movements or social media pages
    Center for Equality and Justice Sri Lanka
  • ​Volunteering opportunities, such as soup kitchens or supporting homeless populations​"
    Kind Hearted Lankans Friends Lanka Child Foundation Gedhora Connects Sunshine Charity Sri Lanka
  • Youth clubs or known youth-focused organisations
    YMBA YMMA YMCA Rotary International District 3220 AIESEC SERVE LK Sri Lanka Youth Organization National Youth Services Council
  • United Nations Volunteers Sri Lanka
    UN Volunteers Sri Lanka
  • Sports clubs that are specifically for women and girls/ Sporting events or clubs that youth can get involved with
    Department of Sports Development Ministry of Youth and Sports
  • Support services for former prisoners or those with criminal backgrounds
    Prison Fellowship International
  • Apprenticeships and other vocational courses relating to the issues discussed in the videos
    Vocational Training Authority Sri Lanka NAITA Sri Lanka
  • Gender equality movements or social media pages
    Center for Equality and Justice Sri Lanka

How to build confidence and overcome social anxiety
 

Sometimes we can feel stuck in a cycle of anxiety which affects our confidence and ability to take opportunities or make new friends. Here are some articles with advice on how to overcome anxiety:

How to make a difficult decision in your career or education. 

Decision-making can be stressful. Here are some tips on how to approach making tough decisions when it comes to your future.

Mental health, including dealing with depression, anxiety, loneliness, disempowerment, and/or frustration

It’s important to take care of yourself. Here are some useful resources to help you look after your mental health and support others around you.

  • ​Volunteering opportunities, such as soup kitchens or supporting homeless populations​"
    Kind Hearted Lankans Friends Lanka Child Foundation Gedhora Connects Sunshine Charity Sri Lanka
  • Youth clubs or known youth-focused organisations
    YMBA YMMA YMCA Rotary International District 3220 AIESEC SERVE LK Sri Lanka Youth Organization National Youth Services Council
  • United Nations Volunteers Sri Lanka
    UN Volunteers Sri Lanka
  • Sports clubs that are specifically for women and girls/ Sporting events or clubs that youth can get involved with
    Department of Sports Development Ministry of Youth and Sports
  • Support services for former prisoners or those with criminal backgrounds
    Prison Fellowship International
  • Apprenticeships and other vocational courses relating to the issues discussed in the videos
    Vocational Training Authority Sri Lanka NAITA Sri Lanka
  • Gender equality movements or social media pages
    Center for Equality and Justice Sri Lanka
  • ​Volunteering opportunities, such as soup kitchens or supporting homeless populations​"
    Kind Hearted Lankans Friends Lanka Child Foundation Gedhora Connects Sunshine Charity Sri Lanka
  • Youth clubs or known youth-focused organisations
    YMBA YMMA YMCA Rotary International District 3220 AIESEC SERVE LK Sri Lanka Youth Organization National Youth Services Council
  • United Nations Volunteers Sri Lanka
    UN Volunteers Sri Lanka
  • Sports clubs that are specifically for women and girls/ Sporting events or clubs that youth can get involved with
    Department of Sports Development Ministry of Youth and Sports
  • Support services for former prisoners or those with criminal backgrounds
    Prison Fellowship International
  • Apprenticeships and other vocational courses relating to the issues discussed in the videos
    Vocational Training Authority Sri Lanka NAITA Sri Lanka
  • Gender equality movements or social media pages
    Center for Equality and Justice Sri Lanka
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