Saturday, October 10, is World Mental Health Day. If you’re having a hard time, you are far from alone: The pandemic has had deleterious effects on mental health across our nation. Here are a few links that may be useful:

• Some helpful tips and tweaks from California mental health professionals, compiled by CalMatters
• A roundup of mental health support resources from LAist that walks readers through how to know if they need help, and what that can look like
• A guide for teens on protecting your emotional well-being during the pandemic
• A printable “First Aid for Feelings” workbook designed for helping kids cope, courtesy of First5LA
• Some meditation and mindfulness tips for coping with the pandemic, from my colleague Lisa Boone
• Plus, how to get a free subscription to Headspace, a mindfulness and meditation app (this last one applies only to L.A. County residents)