Mental Health Awareness Month: What Do If You’re Feeling Overwhelmed 

It’s the end of the school year, and it’s natural for students to begin feeling the pressure from upcoming exams and making good marks. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, here are four simple and fun self-care activities that you can implement to ease your stress. 

1. Get Some Fresh Air 

It’s important to have a healthy balance of screen-time and outdoor activity. When you want to clear your head, go outside and enjoy the sunshine! Playing a fun game in your yard or going to a local playground to have fun is a great way to de-stress and let loose. Then, after clearing your head and taking a break, you can come back to your schoolwork with fresh eyes. 

2. Set Achievable Goals 

When approaching the end of the year, you want to make sure you are organized and staying on top of important assignments and testing dates. Creating small, achievable goals is a great way to remain focused on your tasks and stay motivated towards having a strong finish of this school year. 

3. Join A Relaxing Club 

Socializing with like-minded students is a great way to unwind and make new friends at the same time. Here at the Pine Springs Preparatory Virtual Academy, both school staff and current students have the opportunity to organize their own enriching clubs to assist students in finding a balance outside of schoolwork. View our Clubs & Activities list to learn more. 

4. Have Some Virtual Fun 

If your classwork is making you feel overwhelmed, taking some time to have fun might be just what you need. The K12 Zone is an exciting, online experience where students can socialize with their peers for no additional cost. In this virtual play space, students can enjoy playing enriching games with friends including tic-tac-toe and puzzles and can explore the landscape with digital scavenger hunts (with real prizes!). 

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