One way to try and improve your mood could be to set a goal to learn a new skill or accomplish a task. (Text for Teens)
Accomplishing a task helps you feel better about yourself. But it also changes your brain chemistry! The brain releases dopamine (“the happy hormone”), which makes you feel motivated and happy. So,...
All Ages
One mood boosting activity could be to give up or reduce social media use (Text for Teens)
5 ways to tame your social media use Keep apps out of sight, so they're out of mind. Use apps to help you limit your time on social media. Spend an hour a week on at least one screen-free hobby. ...
All Ages
https://au.reachout.com/articles/5-ways-to-tame-your-social-media-use"
A mood boosting activity could be to take a yoga class or practice with a yoga DVD (Text for Teens)
Yoga practice is known to improve a person's physical and mental functioning. In psychiatry, yoga-based interventions have been successfully used as a standalone and supportive treatment of...
All Ages
Bright Futures Patient Handout 11 Through 14 Year Visits (Text for Teens - Child)
Information for 11 though 14 year olds. Provides suggestions and guidance created by medical professionals related to topics such as handling feelings and staying safe.
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21)
https://chadis.com/chadis/ug/AAP/bftk/parent_handouts/bftk_patient_handout_11-14year.pdf
Antidepressant Medication and YOU (Text for Teens)
Information for teens about antidepressant medication
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21)
http://resources.childhealthcare.org/resources/antidepressants_and_you_again.pdf
How to Write Like a Journalist To Be A Better Marketing Storyteller (Text for Teens - Child)
This shows tips to improve writing skills and practice journalism.
Ages 15 years - 18 years.
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21)
Tips for Writing Your First Resume (Text for Teens)
This is an article on how to write a resume.
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21)
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/tips-for-writing-your-first-resume-2058744
How to do All Your Chores Within 30 Minutes (Text for Teens)
4 ways to complete tasks/chores in a timely manner
All Ages
Age groups: Infancy (<1), Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
https://www.wikihow.com/Do-All-Your-Chores-Within-30-Minutes
One way to try and improve your mood could be to set up a meeting with your school counselor (Text for Teens)
School counselors can help with issues in life outside of school, too. They also often know about community resources. You may be able to drop into their office or make an appointment to talk—schedule...
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A good mood boosting activity could be to give up or reduce video games (Text for Teens)
Don't stop cold turkey. Video games, unlike other addictions, take up much time. Stopping altogether may leave a massive void in your life and cause you to relapse. Play in moderation by setting a...
All Ages
https://levelskip.com/community/How-to-Overcome-Video-Game-Addiction
