It is okay to feel sad. Our feelings always change, no matter how old we are or what support systems we have. Everyone feels sad sometimes. We may use different words to talk about feeling sad such as depressed, distressed, feeling blue, hurt, down, meh, unhappy, unmotivated, etc. We may also feel sad for various reasons such as having trouble with friendships, fighting with a family member, grief, doing poorly on an exam, being sick, etc.

Some ways to manage feeling sad:

• – Get active and move your body. Movement can help you manage any negative emotions that build up throughout the day.
• – Pair something you enjoy with the task you are lacking motivation for
• – Connect with your friends and family. Sometimes just talking through your emotions with a trusted friend can help relieve some negative feelings.

Check out our Mental Health Toolkit to learn more about emotions related to sadness and ways to manage it.

sites.google.com/bostonpublicschools.org/bls-mental-health-toolkit/i-feel-sad