Bad thoughts don’t disappear spontaneously

There's a myth out there that as you grow older, all those tricky mental health stuff will just vanish. Not quite. Working on your mental resilience will help you to feel better and be happier.

Think of your mental resilience like a muscle - the more you work it out, the stronger it becomes. As a teen dealing with all the school stuff, friendship (dramas), and just figuring out who you are, being mentally tough is super important. It helps you bounce back from the rough days and gets you ready for whatever comes next.

Don’t forget: Getting the right help early can make our brains healthier and stop bigger problems before they start.

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Exercise

Here's how to get that mental muscle in shape:

think positive

Challenge Diary

Write down tough stuff you've gone through and how you handled it. It's a great way to see how strong you really are.

"Yet" Power

If there's something you can't do right now, just add "yet" to it. It's not "I can't do this," it's "I can't do this... yet."

Flip it

Caught yourself thinking something negative? Jot it down and then spin it into something positive. Like, "I'm not great at math" turns into "I'm getting better at math every day."

Goal setter

Set goals that feel right for you, and think about steps to make them happen, even when things get tricky. Keep them small. So you work step by step towards your goal.