Day 36 - Boys Town - Daily Dose of Digital Support

It’s no secret that teens deal with anxiety, stress and many other strong emotions. Sometimes they struggle to find healthy ways to handle all that life throws at them. All this has been exacerbated by the current crisis as kids try to make sense of and deal with a new reality. When they get overwhelmed and have no other place to turn, the Boys Town National Hotline® wants them to know there’s a safe place just a call away. That’s why we’ve partnered with Jocelyn, a BMG recording artist from Omaha, Nebraska, whose songs radiate a very similar message as Boys Town – one of positivity, self-acceptance and hope. We wanted to share one of our favorite songs, "Love Letter" with you. The purpose of the partnership is to spread Jocelyn’s message of hope and self-love as well as the Hotline’s resources through music to children and teens across the country. Boys Town is encouraging every parent to add the number for the Boys Town National Hotline® (1-800-448-3000) to their child’s phone contact list, and to download the app MyLifeMyVoice, to their child’s phone. We want kids to know they are not alone and can count on people and resources to help them through tough times.

Positive Mental Health Tip: Write yourself a love letter With all that’s going on today, ​being kind to yourself is likely something that’s not on the forefront of your mind. But, showing yourself kindness gives you the strength and resiliency you need to cope and deal with life as it is today in optimistic and healthy ways. So, what can you do to avoid getting buried in an avalanche of negative thoughts and feelings, and instead strive to accept who you are and embrace what makes you special? Download this free activity and write a love letter to yourself – one that you deserve!