Teach Your Teens to Manage Their Moods with Boys Town’s “Your Life Your Voice” New App
Boys Town, Neb. -- It's no secret that kids are attached to their phones, so why not teach them to use them to their advantage with something more useful than scrolling? The Boys Town National Hotline has introduced the “Your Life Your Voice” mood journaling app, a simple and interactive tool designed to help teens track and manage their emotions right on their phones.
Empowering Teens with Emotional Awareness
The first step to helping teens deal with difficult emotions is teaching them to recognize and acknowledge these emotions,” says Oscar Gonzalez, Director of the Boys Town National Hotline. “The “Your Life Your Voice” app offers a solution by allowing kids to track their thoughts, feelings, and moods. They can choose from a variety of emojis to identify their moods and add details to entries through writing, video recording, or attaching photos.” Below are Key Features of the App:
- Emojis for Mood Tracking: A variety of emojis to help teens identify their emotions.
- Detailed Entries: Options to add text, photos, and videos to mood entries.
- Mood Reports: Review tracked moods to understand emotional triggers.
- Helpful Tips and Tools: Access useful tips and tools from
- Daily Reminders: Set daily reminders to track moods consistently.
- Crisis Counseling Access: Free access to crisis counseling via phone, email, or text.
- Safety Plan: Create a safety plan to guide teens when they feel overwhelmed.
“Recognizing and managing emotions is crucial for teens, especially during challenging times,” said Gonzalez. “The app helps them understand their emotional patterns, making it easier to take steps to stay safe and maintain their well-being.” The mood journaling app is not only useful for teens but can also be a valuable tool for parents and caregivers to support their children’s emotional health.
The Boys Town National Hotline is available 24/7, staffed by trained counselors ready to assist those in need. They are available to reach out to anytime through phone (800-448-3000), texting VOICE to 20121, email hotline@boystown.org, or app Download Here.
For more information about the “Your Life Your Voice” app and other resources, visit parenting.org.
About Boys Town:
For over a century, Boys Town has been a beacon of hope, transforming the lives of America's children and families through innovative youth, research, and healthcare programs. Boys Town provides compassionate, research-proven education, prevention, training, and treatment for behavioral and physical problems in multiple locations throughout the United States, with a comprehensive array of services. In 2023, more than 715,000 children and families across the United States were impacted by Boys Town programs. You can find more information about Boys Town online at www.boystown.org.
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