Hesperian Health Guides
Where to Find: Activities and How To Boxes
ACTIVITIES
Making connections between individual and community mental health
Practice being a good listener
Look at power and control in relationships
Yarn ball web of relationships
HOW TO
Use finger-holding to manage strong emotions
Pick a health habit to try out or do more of
Regain calm: Find what works for you
Help someone during a panic attack
Communicate with a person experiencing psychosis
Communicate with someone in crisis
Talk with someone about alcohol and drug misuse
Use puppets or dolls to help children communicate
Help people identify and talk about their feelings
Think about people’s inner “stories”
Identify and look for solutions to stress overload
This page was updated:04 Jan 2026