10 Tips to Mentor Youth Like a Superstar (Text for Teens)
Article provides tips for individuals who want to become successful youth mentors.
Ages 14 years - 18 years.
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21)
A great mood boosting activity could be to sign up for a run or bike ride for charity and start training with others (Text for Teens)
The benefits of exercise on your mood can be even more significant when combined with doing it with others to make new friends and not be alone. Preparing for a charity run or bike serves both...
All Ages
One thing you can do to improve your mood might be to improve your sleep (Text for Teens)
Suffering from depression can make it hard to stick to a routine. Try going to bed at the same time every night and getting between 7 – 9 hours of sleep for complete rest. A nightly routine tells your...
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https://www.sleepfoundation.org/mental-health/depression-and-sleep
A great way to boost your mood might be to volunteer somewhere (e.g., Humane Society, Library, Elementary School) (Text for Teens)
Volunteering gives your life purpose and may help put your troubles in perspective. United Way has lists of volunteer activities. Check out the options today.
All Ages
Bright Futures Patient Handout 18 Through 21 Year Visits (Text for Teens - Child)
Information for 18 through 21 year olds. Provides suggestions and guidance created by medical professionals related to topics such as healthy behavior choices and staying safe.
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21)
https://chadis.com/chadis/ug/AAP/bftk/parent_handouts/bftk_patient_handout_18-21year.pdf
Sleep Solutions for Teens (Text for Teens)
Information sheet for depressed teens about sleep problems
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21)
http://resources.childhealthcare.org/resources/sleep_problems.pdf
35 Best Jobs for Helping People (Text for Teens - Parent/Child)
Ideas for those who want a dream job that helps people, ideas range from 911 operator to teacher to social worker.
All Ages
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/jobs-for-helping-people
Making Good Friends (Text for Teens)
This is a good guide on how to make friends.
Ages 14 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.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/making-good-friends.htm
Teaching Young People How to Dream (Text for Teens)
Article details the importance of asking young people what their dreams are.
All Ages
Age groups: Infancy (<1), Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
https://momentousinstitute.org/blog/teaching-young-people-how-to-dream
A great mood boosting activity could be to talk to WOEBot (Text for Teens)
Chatting with Woebot only takes a few minutes a day and can help you start to feel better. It is a chatbot available 24/7.
All Ages