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
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over (Text for Teens)
Did you know that you can also get a DUI for driving under the influence of drugs? Driving while impaired by any substance — legal or illegal — puts you and others in harm's way.
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21)
https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/drive-sober-or-get-pulled-over
What do I do if I think the treatment I am receiving is not helping? (Text for Teens)
What do I do if I think the treatment I am receiving is not helping? teen text
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21)
http://resources.childhealthcare.org/cocoon/dtw/parent-text/sadness/treatment_not_helping.html
Chatbot (Text for Teens - Child)
Would you like to chat about goals or how you have been feeling? Try a free anonymous automatic chat program. Just text START to 781-399-4773. To chat about goals, type GOALS. The 'chatbot' will also...
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
Top Writing Contests for High School Students (Text for Teens - Child)
This is a list of writing competitions for high schoolers.
Ages 13 years - 18 years.
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21)
Popular College Application Essay Topics (and How to Answer Them) (Text for Teens)
This is an article detailing Common App essay topics and tips on how to answer them.
All Ages
Age groups: Infancy (<1), Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
https://www.princetonreview.com/college-advice/application-essay-topics
Even if you may not feel like it, spending time with others can spark your spirits and create supportive relationships. Pick a club near your home or school (e.g., sports team, theater group, music...
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A good mood bosting activity might be to clean up some part of the place you live (Text for Teens)
It's always a good time to get organized! Numerous mental health benefits are associated with cleaning and organizing your space. Clutter is disorganizing and raises tension. The act of cleaning up...
All Ages
https://www.verywellmind.com/how-mental-health-and-cleaning-are-connected-5097496"
A mood boosting activity might be to give up sweets or soda (Text for Teens)
Sweets make your blood glucose go up and down, drains B12 and can worsen depression.
All Ages
http://resources.childhealthcare.org/resources/Give_up_or_reduce_sweets_or_soda.pdf
