A great mood boosting activity would be to bike or walk to school, shops or the library. (Text for Teens)
Exercise can be fit into regular activities and also gets you a refreshing change in scenery. Try walking or biking to school, the library or to go shopping.
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Age groups: Adolescence (13-21)
A great mood boosting activity could be to walk or run for 30 minutes a day (Text for Teens)
30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise on most, preferably all, days of the week can improve mood as well as fitness, even brisk walking that increases breathing and heart rate. You can exercising...
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One mood boosting activity might be to join an adolescent support group (Text for Teens)
Sharing your feelings with peers and those in the same age range allows you to create a supportive, judgment-free zone. Find an adolescent support group today by: 1. Contacting your local community...
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A good thing to boost your mood is to do something that gives your life purpose / meaning (e.g., volunteer) (Text for Teens)
Do something that gives your life purpose / meaning (e.g., volunteer) https://psychcentral.com/depression/how-to-find-sense-of-purpose-when-depressed#finding-purpose-again
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http://resources.childhealthcare.org/resources/Do_Something_that_gives_purpose.pdf
Folleto para pacientes de Bright Futures Visitas de 11 a 14 años (Text for Teens - Child)
Información para niños de 11 a 14 años. Proporciona sugerencias y orientación creadas por profesionales médicos relacionados con temas como cómo manejar los sentimientos y mantenerse seguro.
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21)
https://chadis.com/chadis/ug/AAP/bftk/parent_handouts/bftk_patient_handout_11-14year_sp.pdf
Independence from Smoking: A Breath of Fresh Air! (Text for Teens - Child)
Information for teen girls and young women about smoking
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21)
Alcohol (Text for Teens - Child)
Alcohol information for teens
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21)
http://resources.childhealthcare.org/cocoon/dtw/parent-text/safety/alcohol_tt.html
What Do Computer Research Scientists Do (including Their Typical Day At Work) (Text for Teens - Child)
An article and video on what it's like to be a computer scientist.
Ages 14 years - 18 years.
https://www.owlguru.com/career/computer-and-information-research-scientists/job-description/
7 Ways to Make a Difference in Your Own Community (Text for Teens)
This article gives ways to get involved in your community.
Ages 14 years - 18 years.
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21)
https://www.volunteerenergy.com/7-ways-to-make-a-difference-in-your-own-community/
A mood boosting activity might be to cuddle or take care of a pet (yours or someone else's) or a younger child (Text for Teens)
Pets and little kids are joyful and non-judgmental; a great way to get some hugs without explanation.
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