A great mood boosting activity might be to do a photography shoot of a topic that interests you (Text for Teens)
Taking photos is like mindfulness- it helps you focus non-judgmentally on the present.
All Ages
A great mood boosting activity might be write a poem or short story. You may consider sharing it with others in person or online (Text for Teens)
Creative writing allows you to try out expressing or exaggerating feelings and solutions safely without revealing yourself. Or you can express your true feelings and share with others in a way that is...
All Ages
Do activities you used to love to do (even if you don't feel like doing it) (Text for Teens)
Do activities you used to love to do (even if you don't feel like doing it)
All Ages
http://resources.childhealthcare.org/resources/Do_activitities_you_love.pdf
Mind Matters (Text for Teens)
“Mind Matters” includes nine engaging printed materials designed to help students in grades 5–8 understand the biological effects of drug misuse on the brain and body, along with identifying how these...
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21)
https://nida.nih.gov/sites/default/files/NIDA_MindMatters_TeachersGuide_2022.pdf
Am I Gay? (Text for Teens - Child)
Am I Gay? Teen Text
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21)
http://resources.childhealthcare.org/cocoon/dtw/parent-text/sexuality/am_i_gay_tt.html
How to keep myself safe at parties... (Text for Teens)
This guide will help young men think ahead before they go to or throw a party, and give them tips on what to do if things get out of hand. Youngmenshealthsite.org (YMH)
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
Emotional Intelligence (Text for Teens - Child)
An article discussing emotional intelligence.
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+)
Being Responsible: Makes Your Life Better (Text for Teens)
This article gives you tips on how to be more responsible.
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+)
A great mood boosting activity might be to go to a meditation or mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) class (Text for Teens)
Mindfulness moves your focus off depressed thoughts. Go to a meditation or mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) class, e.g., Palouse Mindfulness (free) or UMass Memorial 8-Week Online Live MBSR
All Ages
One idea to try and boost your mood might be to write down some thoughts/feelings each day in a journal (Text for Teens)
Many mental health experts recommend journaling because it can improve your mood and manage symptoms of depression. Studies support this and suggest journaling is good for your mental health. It may...
All Ages
https://www.webmd.com/depression/features/writing-your-way-out-of-depression
