Grounding • 5-4-3-2-1
5 things you can see • 4 feel • 3 hear • 2 smell • 1 taste.
Explore key dates, global causes, and mindful ways to take part.
This page collects awareness days, toolkits, and reflective prompts for mental wellness and inclusion. It’s not medical advice. If you’re in crisis or worried about safety, please contact local emergency services or a trusted helpline.
Use Tags, A–Z, and the Mini Calendar. Tiles include Theme, Purpose, and Support ideas.
How we speak about mental health and disabilities can shape understanding, empathy, and respect.
“Our words can either open hearts or close minds — choose them kindly.” 💬
| Instead of saying… | Try saying… | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Suffers from depression | Lives with depression | Reduces pity; encourages empathy |
| The mentally ill | People living with mental illness | Centers humanity |
| Commit suicide | Died by suicide | Removes criminal connotation |
| Schizophrenic person | Person living with schizophrenia | Person-first phrasing |
| ADHD kid | Child with ADHD | Focuses on the individual |
| Wheelchair-bound | Wheelchair user | Emphasizes empowerment |
| Autistic person (if unsure) | Person on the autism spectrum | Respects preference diversity |
| Addict | Person in recovery / living with addiction | Reduces stigma |
| Crazy / insane | Experiencing distress | Avoids labels |
| Normal person | Neurotypical person | Acknowledges neurodiversity |
5 things you can see • 4 feel • 3 hear • 2 smell • 1 taste.
Prompt: “What helps me feel grounded today?”
If you or someone you know may be at risk, consider these contacts. Availability can vary by region — check local listings.
| Region | Helpline | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | Lifeline NZ | 0800 543 354 • 1737 (Need to Talk?) |
| Australia | Lifeline Australia | 13 11 14 |
| United Kingdom | Samaritans | 116 123 • SHOUT text 85258 |
| United States | Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | 988 • Text/Chat 988 |
| Canada | Talk Suicide Canada | 1-833-456-4566 • Text 45645 |
| Global | Find a Helpline | findahelpline.com |
