Practical Resources

24 Hour Support & Crisis Resources

Many individuals are experience extreme stress and anxiety during time of uncertainty. We at TBT understand that many are experiencing unique and challenging circumstances. Below is a list of resources that provide 24 hour support, seven days a week. If you or a loved one is experiencing moderate to severe emotional tolls, please do not hesitate picking up the phone.

  • If you are currently thinking about or planning to harm yourself or someone else, please call 911
  • Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, via phone call or text. This Lifeline is available across the United States and its territories. For crisis support, text or dial 988
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline povides helpful information on staying safe in an unsafe home. Their website offeres 24/7 multilingual chat as well as a 27/7 crisis line: 1-800-799-7233

We at Teton Behavior Therapy believe in supporting one another during difficult and stressful moments. During times of uncertainty, it is important to take care of yourself, specifically as it relates to your emotional well-being.

Tips & Resources for Reducing Stress

  • Talk to loved ones about worries and concerns: Know that your feelings are normal, and others may be experiencing them too. Connect with friends and family in innovative ways if you’re isolated. Connect with those you feel closest to for support.
  • Schedule positive activities: Do things that are enjoyable. Like listening to music, exercising, practicing breathing routines, meditation, spending time in nature or with animals, journaling, or reading inspirational texts are some simple ways to help manage emotions.
  • Take care of your body: Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, exercise regularly, and avoid alcohol and drugs.
  • Get enough sleep every night: We know sleep is restorative and reduces anxiety, helps learning, helps problem solving, and allows the brain to rest.
  • Center for Disease and Control: Managing Anxiety & Stress
  • When our fears feel overwhelming, it can be helpful to take a step back and evaluate the exact sources of our anxiety: Decatastrophizing Worksheet
  • Build and strengthen your tool kit for coping with stress and anxiety: Coping Skills

Panic Attacks

A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or apparent cause. Many people have just one or two panic attacks in their lifetimes, and the problem goes away when the stressful situation ends. Panic attacks can be very frightening, especially if you have never experienced one before. When panic attacks occur, you might think you’re losing control, or in extreme cases having a heart attack or even dying. It is important to know that when these episodes occur, they often pass in ten minutes or less.

Additional Considerations

Remember to be patient with yourself and others. Whether you experience acute states of stress, or chronic fatigue, building and strengthening coping skills can be helpful.

  • Discover Helpful Apps to Increase Mindfulness: Practicing mindfulness is known to decrease levels of stress and anxiety of many individuals. If you are having a difficult time maintaining your usual mindfulness practices, or are interested in trying mindfulness, we recommend downloading one fo the following smartphone applications: