Mood trackers are tools that help people monitor their daily emotional ups and downs, and identify the factors that influence their mood over time, whether it's days, weeks, months, or even years. They can be beneficial for everyone, especially for those clients with depression and anxiety, by improving their self-awareness and making positive changes.
The Mood Tracker Worksheet is a tool for clients to understand their mood throughout the month. Each day, they are to rate their mood on a scale of 1-5 and record any noteworthy events, thoughts, and behaviors associated with their mood. This activity consists of two pages, and clients are free to choose which page they prefer filling out. The second page is a Depression Level Tracker, which helps individuals track their moods specific to depression.
Using this worksheet offers many benefits for kids and teens, such as improved emotional regulation, resilience, and a sense of control over their emotional health. It can serve as a starting point for therapy sessions or be used to track mental health progress.
Parents and caregivers may review the child’s entries and use it as a basis for supporting their healing journey. This can include providing encouragement along the way, offering additional resources, and adjusting family routines as needed.
*This item is an instant digital download. A link to download your files will be emailed to you once payment is confirmed.
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References:
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- Dubad, M., Elahi, F., & Marwaha, S. (2021). The clinical impacts of mobile mood-monitoring in young people with mental health problems: The memo study. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.687270
- Feng, G., Xu, X., & Lei, J. (2023). Tracking perceived stress, anxiety, and depression in daily life: A double-downward spiral process. Frontiers in Psychology, 14. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1114332
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