Family is our first support system as Oklahomans, and strong bonds with our loved ones have many benefits for our mental health. From parents and siblings to spouses and chosen family, knowing someone has your back greatly impacts wellbeing and can make coping with depression or anxiety easier.
To help strengthen those oh-so-important relationships, here are the 988 Mental Health Lifeline’s top activities to encourage positive mental health for the whole family.
- Take a family hike or walk in nature
- Cook a healthy meal together
- Play a board game or card game
- Have a family game night
- Have a family movie night
- Create a family scrapbook or photo album
- Practice mindfulness or meditation together
- Try a family yoga or exercise class
- Have a family dance party
- Take a family bike ride
- Have a family picnic in the park
- Plant a family garden
- Have a family art or craft day
- Try a new hobby together, such as painting or knitting
- Have a family book club and read and discuss books together
- Volunteer together at a local charity or organization
- Take a family day trip to a nearby town or city
- Have a family beach day
- Go on a family camping trip
- Have a family sports day and play sports together
- Have a family karaoke night
- Go stargazing as a family
- Have a family talent show
- Go on a family scavenger hunt
- Try a new recipe together
- Have a family DIY project day
- Do a family puzzle or brain teaser
- Have a family science experiment day
- Try a family video game tournament
- Have a family storytelling night
- Take a family painting or pottery class together.
About 988 Mental Health Lifeline
988 is a direct three-digit mental health lifeline, connecting Oklahomans with trained behavioral health professionals that can get us the help we need. If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, struggling with suicidal thoughts, or need to talk through depression, anxiety, and more, give us a call or text “988” any time.