Understanding ACES

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Sleep

I’ve set a goal of...

□ Being consistent about going to bed at the same time every night

□ Creating a cool, calm, and quiet place for sleep, with a relaxing bedtime routine

□ Using mindfulness or other stress reduction tools if worry is keeping me up at night, like Headspace (free for L.A. County residents) or Mindful USC: https://mindful.usc.edu/new-audio/

Mindfulness

I’ve set a goal of...

□ Taking moments throughout the day to notice how I’m feeling, both physically and emotionally

□ Practicing mindful breathing or other calming technique(s) during stressful situations

□ Finding at least one thing to be thankful for each day

□ Creating a regular routine of prayer, meditation, and/or yoga

Mental Health

□ Learning more about mental health and/or substance use services at USC.

□ Identifying a local mental health professional or support group at USC or in my area.

□ Scheduling an appointment with a mental health professional at USC Counseling and Mental Health at 213-740-9355 or UWill, a USC Therapy+ option.

Self-Care

I’ve set a goal of...

□ Making a plan for what to do when I’m feeling stressed out, angry, or overwhelmed

□ Making regular appointments with my medical provider(s), including for preventive care

□ Identifying my strengths and learning more about building resilience

□ Checking out a workshop in Student Health like Sleep Well or Stress Less (Sign up on USC.edu/ MySHR) Learn more: https://studenthealth.usc. edu/workshops-single-session/

□ Turning off electronic devices at least 30 minutes before bed

□ Create your own goal:

□ Doing a mindfulness practice 20 minutes per day, like Headspace (free for L.A. County residents) or Mindful USC: https://mindful.usc.edu/ new-audio/

□ Create your own goal:

□ If I am feeling like I am in crisis, I will get help:

□ I will save the phone number for the Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 9-8-8

□ I will save the phone number for the crisis text line: Text TROJAN to 741-741

□ Create your own goal:

□ Limiting screen/social media time to less than hours per day

□ Create your own goal:

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