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COVID-19 Youth Activities
During COVID-19, it is important to stay active in order to maintain our mental wellbeing. Feel free to use these resources below that will supply youth with many activity ideas that they can do from home. Use the Stigma-Free COVID-19 Activity Generator to give youth ideas about what to do during their spare time. Scroll down to explore the top 10 activities, conversation cards for Real Talk about COVID-19, Stigma-Free tools, and quizzes to spark curiosity and instill knowledge about general mental health and details about COVID-19.
Stigma-Free COVID-19 Activity Generator
Wondering what to do today? Click below for an activity and part of your mission for the day is to complete that task!
Make up a morning routine
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There are many things you can do to stay busy to keep your mind and body occupied during times of “boredom”. Below you’ll find a list of 10 activities to either try out or get your mind thinking about other way to fight off boredom.
Further down you’ll also find sections of different activities with links to participate or apps to download.
Give these activities a whirl:
1) Pull out some play doh, clay or any other art medium and use your imagination to create a fun new world to play in for awhile!
During your COVID isolation, sculpt what you think the virus looks like – then SMASH it – it’ll feel good to squash that virus!
2) Family game night
Pull out some board games and plan a family game day/night! Have every family member choose a game to play and work your way through everyone’s choices.
3) Find a new card game
Do a little googling and find a new card game to teach your family. Be sure to take your time to fully understand the rules so you can easily teach the rest of your family how to play.
4) Draw or paint how you’re feeling.
- Sometimes getting creative and drawing or painting our emotions helps to release them and helps us feel better.
- Another option? Draw times when you felt happy and filled with joy. Remember the good times you’ve had and know you can get back to that place.
5) Spend time reading.
Sometimes we get too busy and our body needs a break. Find yourself a quiet, calm space – a space you feel relaxed – pick up one of your favorite books and spend an hour reading.
6) Journal.
Spend a little time each day writing in a journal. Not only will this be a great way for you to express how you’re feeling, it’ll be a very interesting keepsake for you in years to come when this pandemic is over.
7) Create a list of activities you would like to do with your family.
- Grab a piece of paper and a pencil and start writing out all of the activities you can do during this isolation period.
- Once you have a list of things you would like to do, show your parents/guardian(s) and come up with a schedule.
- Cross each activity off when you’re done.
8) Create a family routine.
Sometimes when we don’t have a routine, life can seem a little wonky. Work with your family to create a routine that allows you to have fun, continue to learn and feel a little more regulated.
9) Make a comic strip.
- Start writing and drawing a comic strip for a new Superhero you create. Make it a series so you can continuously add to your Superhero’s journey!
- Share your comic strip with your family, friends and classmates and ask them to create their own comic strip to be shared.
10) Listen to music and create a new playlist.
- Take some time and find at least 20 songs that make you happy, make you dance and bring joy to your hear. Create a new playlist and add all of your songs to a “Finding Joy” playlist.
- Ask your family for song suggestions and make a playlist for your entire family.
BONUS: Make a COVID-19 Capsule!
- Follow this link and create your own capsule: Click Here
Stigma-Free Conversation Cards
Need a conversation booster with your friends or parents? Sometimes, it is hard to talk about COVID-19, so the Stigma-Free Society has designed some Conversation Cards for you to share with others. It is a great way to spark discussion around our current situation with COVID-19.
We even slipped in some cards that your parents can ask you, or if you prefer, you can simply hover over the card to get answers to various questions. Hope you spark some good conversations today! Why not? We have the time right, so why not chat about it?
Real Talk – Questions for Parent(s) to Ask Youth (Grades 4-7)
• It causes fever, cough, trouble breathing and sometimes a sore throat.
• Anyone can get COVID-19, but this virus seems to more negatively affect older people and people that do not have a strong immune systems. Typically, if children do get the virus, they experience a slight cough and fever.
• Allow your child to express their emotions.
• Have your child give his or her input into this new routine.
• Family Doctor
• Public Health Ontairo
• BCCDC.ca
• It's a good way to check in generally with your child to assess their functioning.
• Remember to also talk about things other than COVID. It’s much too easy to get wrapped up in this virus - so remember what you love doing and talk about that, too!
• This helps slow down the number of people with the virus, which “flattens the curve.”
• This helps our healthcare system not get bombarded with a bunch of sick people in the hospital, allowing them to treat and care for everyone who needs help.
• Mental health includes our emotional, psychological and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others and make choices.
• CLICK HERE for a list of ideas!
Discussion Questions for Youth to Ask Parent(s) (Grades 4-7)
• However, know if you do get Covid-19 the adults will take very good care of you while you're sick and then you'll get better.
• It can be frustrating not getting exact answers to important questions. This can make some people angry. This is normal.
• If they have a fever, dry cough, or other flu-like symptoms, call your doctor.
• If they have been near someone who has Covid-19, it is important to call the doctor, so they can determine if your family member can be treated at home.
• They may need to go to the doctor or be tested for Covid-19.
• We are staying safe by washing our hands the right way, engaging in social distancing, and staying home as much as possible.
• Know that the adults in your life are working hard to keep you safe and healthy.
• When life changes so quickly in so many different ways it's easy to have feelings such as being scared, anxious, angry, or even sad.
• It's important to talk about these feelings as well so they don't build up inside and make us feel worse.
• But, if you need a break from hearing us talk about it please tell us and we can move to another room or save the conversation for after bedtime.
• You could say something like, “Like lots of people I sometimes feel scared because Covid-19 is so new and makes people sick. But then I feel better when I realize we are doing everything to stay healthy and safe.”
• However, if our pet does get sick for any reason know we'll call the vet right away.
• More Information about Pets and COVID-19
• Because Covid-19 has made some big changes in everyone's lives for the time being, and that it's all over the TV and internet, it's hard not to think about it.
• This is why it's important to set limits regarding how much time one is online and watches TV.
• It's also important that there are activities that can take your mind off Covid-19 so life feels a bit back to normal.
• Kids can call or use a video chat to interact with their grandparents or other elderly family members every few days.
• Kids can write letters (with or without pictures) to the elderly in eldercare facilities who cannot have visitors right now.
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Below are a lot of mental health Quizzes that you can take to help you make sense of how you are feeling. Remember, these quizzes don’t count as a diagnosis and you should always talk to your doctor – they will be able to answer all of your questions.
Anxiety
Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED)
This test is a Screen for Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED) that all youth can take. You will be asked 40 questions and you will add up your answers to get a score. The score will show you if you may have Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder or Significant School Avoidance.
Use this quiz to help you find out if you should see a doctor for anxiety or a panic disorder. Before filling this out, think back about your mood during the past month.
Have you ever had what you thought was a panic attack? This 22-question quiz asks you about anxiety and these attacks to see if you have a panic disorder and should consult a doctor.
Depression
The Depression Test by Psych Central is a brief 18-question quiz that will help you see if you may have depression. When filling it out, think about how you have felt during the last 7 days.
Bipolar Disorder
Psych Central Bipolar Self Test
Bipolar disorder can be hard to spot because sometimes it is confused with an anxiety disorder or depression. This 9-question quiz will give you an idea about if you may have bipolar disorder.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
This is an Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder screening test to be filled out by parents to find out if their child may have OCD. Note that OCD is sometimes confused with other anxiety disorders.
General Mental Health Tests
This is a great test because it measures your mental health in general. You will be asked several questions and you will be given points for each category – ability to enjoy life, resilience, balance, self-actualization and flexibility. Your score in each will let you know how well you are taking care of your mental health. This is great for all ages, but younger youth may need help from parents.
Psychology Today Mental Health Assessment
Are you thinking of seeing a counsellor? This mental health quiz will let you know what you need to work on and then you can find a therapist through their website, Psychology Today.
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