One thing you can do to help improve your mood is to find new ways to think about my your situation that makes me you feel less sad about it.

Resource Type

Text for Teens

Description

Thoughts lead to feelings. Considering thinking positively about your experiences has been shown to help free you up from sad feelings. Ask yourself how a friend might explain your experience. Cognitive Behavior Therapy is a method with evidence for helping change thoughts and then feelings.

Ages

All Ages

Web Address

https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/patients-and-families/cognitive-behavioral

Languages

English