One mood boosting activity could be to improve your exercise, sleep or nutrition habits (Text for Teens)
An increase of physical activity from inactive to three times a week resulted in a 20% decrease of the risk of depression.
All Ages
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/5-exercise_depression.pdf
One way to boost your mood could be to follow an exercise plan (Text for Teens)
Having a plan for exercising helps you get over the hump of starting. Here's one way to start, visit:
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Folleto para pacientes de Bright Futures Visitas de 7 y 8 años (Text for Teens - Child)
Información para niños de 7 a 8 años. Proporciona sugerencias y orientación creadas por profesionales médicos relacionados con temas como el manejo de los sentimientos y el buen desempeño en la...
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21)
https://chadis.com/chadis/ug/AAP/bftk/parent_handouts/bftk_patient_handout_7year_sp.pdf
Suicide and What to Know - Information Sheet for Teens (Text for Teens)
Information sheet for suicidal teens explaining the warning signs, and tips to get better and seek treatment
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Age groups: Adolescence (13-21)
http://resources.childhealthcare.org/resources/suicide_and_%20what_to_know.pdf
List of Nonprofit Organizations (Text for Teens - Parent/Child)
This article divides different types of nonprofit organizations and gives a list of some examples. This would be a good list for someone who doesn't know what their dream job is but knows that they...
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https://charity.lovetoknow.com/List_of_Nonprofit_Organizations
10 Ways to Meet New People ? A Message for Teens (Text for Teens)
This is an article on how to meet new people.
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.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/teen-angst/201611/10-ways-meet-new-people-message-teens
How to be Happy: 25 Habits to Add to Your Routine (Text for Teens)
Article stating 25 habits that we can all incorporate into our daily life to work on being happier
All Ages
Age groups: Infancy (<1), Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
One way to improve your moods could be to track your moods with a diary or app (Text for Teens)
Keeping track of your mood can help you see progress even if it is slow.
All Ages
https://www.verywellmind.com/mood-tracker-app-help-mental-health-5215331
One way to boost your mood could be to join a faith-based youth group (Text for Teens)
Faith-based youth groups are free and can provide non-judgmental groups that admit everyone. They often organize volunteer activities that are a fun way to meet new people without requiring a lot of...
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Give up or reduce pot use (Text for Teens)
Heavy cannabis use increases the odds of developing depressive symptoms. Cannabis consumption in adolescence increases the risk of developing major depression and suicidality in young adulthood....
All Ages
https://www.fgcu.edu/wellness/files/marijuana-help-you-cut-down-ada.pdf