A great mood boosting activity could be to Reach out and talk to a family member about how you feel (Text for Teens)
Sharing your feelings with family can seem like a bad idea if you have negative thoughts to express. But family members want to feel close to you, and honest sharing helps that happen. Give it a try.
All Ages
One thing you can do to help improve your mood is to find new ways to think about my your situation that makes me you feel less sad about it. (Text for Teens)
Thoughts lead to feelings. Considering thinking positively about your experiences has been shown to help free you up from sad feelings. Ask yourself how a friend might explain your experience....
All Ages
https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/patients-and-families/cognitive-behavioral
One mood boosting activity could be to return to a previous hobby or interest (Text for Teens)
Returning to a hobby or interest can remind you how to have fun. Research shows that people with hobbies are less likely to suffer from stress, low mood, and depression. Group activities can make you...
All Ages
https://www.headtohealth.gov.au/meaningful-life/purposeful-activity/hobbies
Bright Futures Patient Handout 7 and 8 Year Visits (Text for Teens - Child)
Information for 7 to 8 year olds. Provides suggestions and guidance created by medical professionals related to topics such as handling feelings and doing well in school.
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
https://chadis.com/chadis/ug/AAP/bftk/parent_handouts/bftk_patient_handout_7year.pdf
Websites for Youth (Text for Teens - Child)
An organized list of links to websites that provide information for teens abouth topics such as health, violence, and drugs.
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21)
http://www.ahwg.net/resources/New%20Resources%20FOR%20YOUTH.pdf
Careers in Film & TV (Text for Teens - Parent/Child)
This website shows the ins and outs of different careers in film and TV such as acting, writing & screenplays, producing films, and directing & cinematography.
All Ages
12 Study Tips for Back to School (Text for Teens)
These are some study tips on how to do well.
Ages 14 years - 18 years.
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21)
https://www.princetonreview.com/college-advice/back-to-school-study-tips
Teenagers stuck at home? Here are 13 life skills they can learn now (Text for Teens)
Article that provides things that parents can help their kids and teens do while staying at home
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.today.com/health/teenagers-stuck-home-here-are-13-life-skills-they-can-t176759
A great mood boosting activity could be to reconnect with (text or call) an old friend (Text for Teens)
How do you feel when you hear from an old friend? Even if it has been a long time connecting is welcome and says you still care about them. Reaching out can be a short text message to get started....
All Ages
One way to help improve your mood might be to find ways to spend time with other people. (Text for Teens)
It is important to invest energy into maintaining positive friendships and relationships. Tips to improve the quality of the time you spend with others: 1) turn off electronics, 2) share a meal, 3)...
All Ages
https://www.verywellfamily.com/ways-to-spend-quality-time-with-your-teen-2610997
