Research shows emotional journaling can significantly reduce anxiety and depression symptoms in teens within just four weeks! This practice helps adolescents manage intense emotions during crucial brain development by translating feelings into words, which activates calming neural pathways. Digital tools like Daylio and guided prompts make the practice accessible to tech-savvy teens while respecting their need for privacy. Start with simple daily check-ins using questions like "How am I feeling right now?" to build lasting emotional intelligence skills. [Start your teen's emotional journaling journey →]