6 Ways to Take Control (Text for Teens)
This article gives you tips on how to be more in control of your life.
Ages 12 years - 18 years.
Age groups: Infancy (<1), Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-flux/201406/6-ways-take-control
To try to improve your mood you could identify your depressed thoughts and talk back to them (Text for Teens)
Learning how to argue with negative thoughts is a valuable skill. Check out the app HappyMe for help!
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A great mood boosting activity could be to challenge negative thoughts by thinking of one thing for which you are grateful every day (Text for Teens)
Performing simple daily acts of gratitude can have a big impact on your health and happiness. Challenge yourself to complete the 100 happy days challenge http://100happydays.com/
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A mood boosting activity might be to give up or reduce alcohol (Text for Teens)
Alcohol is a depressant. That means any amount you drink can make you more likely to get the blues. Drinking a lot can harm you brain and lead to depression. Alcohol also makes medicine for depression...
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http://resources.childhealthcare.org/resources/Give_up_or_reduce_alcohol.pdf
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over (Text for Teens)
Did you know that you can also get a DUI for driving under the influence of drugs? Driving while impaired by any substance — legal or illegal — puts you and others in harm's way.
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21)
https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/drive-sober-or-get-pulled-over
I'm confused about my gender (Text for Teens - Child)
I'm confused about my gender teen text
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21)
http://resources.childhealthcare.org/cocoon/dtw/parent-text/sexuality/confused_about_gender_tt.html
Suicide Prevention (Young Mens Health) (Text for Teens - Parent/Child)
This guide provides information and guidance on suicide prevention for young men and women.
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
Top Writing Contests for High School Students (Text for Teens - Child)
This is a list of writing competitions for high schoolers.
Ages 13 years - 18 years.
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21)
Popular College Application Essay Topics (and How to Answer Them) (Text for Teens)
This is an article detailing Common App essay topics and tips on how to answer them.
All Ages
Age groups: Infancy (<1), Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
https://www.princetonreview.com/college-advice/application-essay-topics
Even if you may not feel like it, spending time with others can spark your spirits and create supportive relationships. Pick a club near your home or school (e.g., sports team, theater group, music...
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