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Louis and Karthik are joined this week by Ms. Hewins and Ms. Slattery to talk about all things self-care. We all suffer from the cheeky late-night Youtube sprees and endless Instagram scrolling that make the next day so much harder to face. Whether it’s sleep, staying grounded, or screen-burned eyes that you’re struggling with, YIS’s insightful counselors have got you covered with easy fixes and habits that can help you take better care of yourself.

Visit the resources below for more on self-care and improving your mental health.

Sleep: Your Superpower (TED, 19 minutes)

Shawn Achor: Secrets of Happiness (TED, 12 minutes)

Headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation (Australia)

5 tips to nurture your well-being as a teen + 15 Tips to boost your well-being and happiness

TELL Lifeline (Japan) 

Combating Human Trafficking (CHT) is on the lookout for new, excited members, and so are we! If you’re interested in joining or hearing more about CHT, or if you’re interested in producing, editing, or engineering for this show, email podcast@yis.ac.jp.