“Sometimes I play the drums. It's just relaxing to beat on something.”

— Sofie Matzen, eighth grade, Southwest Junior High School

“I just listen to some music that makes me happy.”

— Jessica Boeth, eighth grade, SWJHS

“Sleep. Most of the time I feel better when I wake up.”

— Drake Griffin, freshman, SWJHS

“I usually make jokes. It lightens the mood.”

— Sam Wessels, freshman, SWJHS

“Listening to hip-hop and R&B music calms me down. Then I don't think about anything else.”

— Sean Gowing, eighth grade, SWJHS

“I find ways to vent my anger, like by beating up pillows.”

— Lucas Parker, eighth grade, SWJHS

“I just keep to myself until I calm down.”

— Cierra Simmons, freshman, SWJHS

“I listen to calm music and hang out with friends, or sometimes I go outside and take a walk.”

— Morgan Mills, eighth grade, SWJHS