MHELS sourced MHE Toolbox includes:


Staying active with activities that feel good. Ideas from the MHE community include:

- Spending time with community, friends, and family
- Listening to audiobooks using platforms like Audible or Hoopla
- A project or art for distraction

Providing comfort to the body to support comfort, pain relief and relaxation:

- Heat pads and heated blankets
- Warm Compresses 
- Epsom Salt Baths
- Herbal Teas like chamomile, lemon and honey, or ginger
- Tylenol and advil

Prioritizing mental health

Clothing

- Adaptive clothes may include pull-on shorts/pants and sensory friendly clothing

Adaptive Tools and Resources

- Voice to text technology can help in school and work settings



Information provided on MHELS.org is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare team for decisions regarding your care.