The AWAKE! NO. 1 for 2017 is all about teen depression. And it was definitely needed.

In a time period where we hear so much about teens & the troubles, dangers & pressure they face at school, teen depression is a serious issue.

Fortunately the organization has loving created this magazine to help teens combat depression! If you haven’t yet, you can read it online at JW.org: Teen Depression—Why? What Can Help?

One of the wonderful suggestions that stood out to us was the encouragement for Teens to create an “emotional first aid kit” that would help them to control their thoughts & negative feelings if they become overcome with depression or just feeling down.

Today’s printable is our version of that suggestion! Since it is called a first aid kit, we’ve designed it as if it were an actual first aid kit for a little fun touch!

If you are a teen, you can print it out yourself or if you’re the friend or parent of a teen or know teens in your congregation who would love this you can print it out and give it as a gift to all of them.

What’s included:

Name six JW experiences I can relate to
Name 6 encouraging Bible Verses that I love
10 Spiritual goals I have to look forward to
10 ways to treat myself when I’m sad

Weekly/Daily Gratitude sheets
Positive thoughts sheets
Positive thoughts mini journal
Happy Memory trinket Boxes
Things I love about myself
Tickets good for happy things
Read me when envelopes
People to call when I’m feeling down

Things I love about my life
Mini-book: songs that will take my blues away
Daily name 3 positivity sheets

There are 18 pages total that go into this kit! And included are 2 label sizes to stick on a bag or box if you plan to give this emotional first aid kit as a gift.