The Kids Mental Health Foundation presents “behavior activation,” a wellness and prevention tool for children struggling with difficult emotions. Share this resource with parents/caregivers to help any child improve their mental health by taking action and doing things that feel rewarding to them. 

You’ll discover the following:

• Behavior activation is a tool that’s helpful for all children. It works both as a wellness and prevention tool and for those struggling with difficult emotions
• Getting active can help improve mood, but it can be hard to want to be active when you’re feeling sad
• You can help kids find activities that they’re willing to do and then check in with them to see how they feel afterward