To help Charlotte-area entrepreneurs and innovators impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the team here at Charlotte Inno has created a guide with help from the Charlotte Venture for America fellows. We will continually update this guide as more information becomes available.
The following are resources for mental health and wellness, with information on exercise, peer support, dealing with anxiety and more. If you have additional resources to share, please let us know.
Last updated May 6, 2020.
Mental Health Strategies
- Quick but effective self-care tips, including making a checklist and getting fresh air
18 Habits of Mentally Strong People
- 18 tips to improve your mental strength, from practicing gratitude and focusing on the things you can control to staying true to your values
Do this 1 Thing Before You Get Up Every Morning
- How to add gratitude to your daily routine
5 TED Talks That Will Help You Manage Anxiety and Build Resilience
- Links to TED Talks that provide coping strategies
Neuroscience Says Listening to This Song Reduces Anxiety by Up to 65 Percent
- Sound therapies have long been a popular way to promote relaxation and restoration of one’s health. Now, UK neuroscientists have specified which songs are most effective.
That Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief
- You may be feeling grief as COVID-19 causes changes worldwide. Here are some tips to manage it
Compass and Light: A Series on Mental Health
- Compass & Light is a documentary series created to raise awareness and understanding of mental health in our community.
Maintaining Relationships
- Learn how to host a virtual happy hour to connect with friends and coworkers while maintaining social distancing best practices
Exercise Resources
- The YMCA provides a YouTube channel with free workout videos
- Free Reiki Infused Guided Meditations and Complimentary Distance Reiki for Stress Management
