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
Myths about suicide (Text for Teens - Parent)
Myths about suicide parent text
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Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)
http://resources.childhealthcare.org/cocoon/dtw/parent-text/suicide/suicide_myths_pt.html
Teen Depression Brochure (Text for Teens - Child)
Teen Depression Brochure from NIH
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21)
http://resources.childhealthcare.org/resources/Teen_Depression_nihbrochure.pdf
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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A great mood boosting activity could be to watch a school sports team (Text for Teens)
Cheering your school's team on is a natural way to be together and have something to talk about. Check out upcoming school events on your school website.
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One mood boosting activity might be to learn a new skill (Text for Teens)
Learning new things is good for your brain. It allows neurons to fire and allows electrical impulses to travel faster across them. The combination of these two things helps you learn better and feel...
All Ages
https://www.inc.com/brian-wong/how-learning-a-new-skill-helps-your-mind-grow-stronger.html
