Mood can change quickly, sometimes without a clear reason.
Hack 2 helps students recognise how they are feeling, understand why moods shift, and learn practical ways to improve and manage their mood.
Studio Audio (Optional Support)
Discussion Starter
Sometimes people feel low or irritated without knowing why. Why do you think our mood can change even when nothing obvious has happened?
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Rabbi Shraga Feivel Zimmerman Federation Rov & Av Beis Din
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