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
A good mood boosting activity might be to eat more healthy foods (Text for Teens)
A good mood-boosting activity might be to eat more healthy foods
All Ages
http://resources.childhealthcare.org/resources/Eat_more_healthy_foods.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
I'm confused about my gender (Text for Teens - Child)
I'm confused about my gender teen text
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21)
http://resources.childhealthcare.org/cocoon/dtw/parent-text/sexuality/confused_about_gender_tt.html
Suicide Prevention (Young Mens Health) (Text for Teens - Parent/Child)
This guide provides information and guidance on suicide prevention for young men and women.
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
Understanding Your Emotions (Text for Teens - Child)
A program that pays adolescents to do work
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+)
6 Ways to Take Control (Text for Teens)
This article gives you tips on how to be more in control of your life.
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+)
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-flux/201406/6-ways-take-control
To try to improve your mood you could identify your depressed thoughts and talk back to them (Text for Teens)
Learning how to argue with negative thoughts is a valuable skill. Check out the app HappyMe for help!
All Ages
A great mood boosting activity could be to challenge negative thoughts by thinking of one thing for which you are grateful every day (Text for Teens)
Performing simple daily acts of gratitude can have a big impact on your health and happiness. Challenge yourself to complete the 100 happy days challenge http://100happydays.com/
All Ages
A mood boosting activity might be to give up or reduce alcohol (Text for Teens)
Alcohol is a depressant. That means any amount you drink can make you more likely to get the blues. Drinking a lot can harm you brain and lead to depression. Alcohol also makes medicine for depression...
All Ages
http://resources.childhealthcare.org/resources/Give_up_or_reduce_alcohol.pdf
