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A social story about thoughts and mental health

My Thoughts is a social story about how thoughts can make you feel mad, sad, worried and happy.
Who is it for?
People with intellectual disability
What is it about?
Mental health
Who made it?
Advocate Medical Group
When was it made?
It was created
2 years ago
. It was shared here .
Formats available:
Includes pictures
Why do we trust it?

Because it was made by people who know a lot about the topic.

Learn more about why we trust it and how to check other information.

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This is about thoughts. The story says that everyone has thoughts in their mind. 

Thoughts come and go. Thoughts can make you feel:

  • happy
  • sad
  • worried
  • mad
  • lonely
  • other ways, too.

The story says that you can choose the thoughts you focus on. You can talk to people you trust about what you think and feel.

When you feel sad, you can make plans that help you feel better.

We trust this resource

We trust this resource because it is:

  • Made by people who know a lot about the topic

We've checked this resource, and you can follow our guide to know if health information is true and right for you.

This resource was made by

Advocate Medical Group

The Advocate Medical Group is a health care clinic in the United States of America that treats teens and adults with Down syndrome. The Group also has events and does community outreach and research. The Group has a library of resources.