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
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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...
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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
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http://resources.childhealthcare.org/resources/Eat_more_healthy_foods.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.
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Age groups: Adolescence (13-21)
https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/drive-sober-or-get-pulled-over
I'm confused about my gender (Text for Teens - Child)
I'm confused about my gender teen text
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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.
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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!
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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/
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