Posts Tagged ‘diet and mental health’
Body Checking: Obsessing Over Appearance May Be a Problem
Find out what body checking is, what causes it, how eating disorders and OCD are related, what examples of body checking are, and how parents can help.
Read MoreHow Your Teen’s Mental Health Is Related to Their Gut Health
“Think with your gut.” “Gut instinct.” “Feel it in your gut.” We use these terms and phrases in our everyday conversations all the time. But did you know that your brain and gastrointestinal (GI) system really are closely connected? In fact, as shared in a Healthline article, scientific research has highlighted many connections between gut…
Read MoreFood for Thought: Why Teens Are What They Eat
Nutrition plays an influential role in both mental and physical health. Read more about its impact on mental health and why teens are what they eat.
Read MoreTalking to Teens About Nutrition as Self-Care
Last Updated: February 2021 In mental health treatment, your teenager learned the value of eating healthy and maintaining good nutrition. They learned about the importance of self-care and how to proactively promote wellness in ways to show they accept and love themselves. One of the most important things your teen can do for his or…
Read MoreHow Nutrition Affects Teen Mental Health
Last Updated: February 2021 Increasingly these days, there is less time to eat, and your teenager may be more likely to indulge in cravings for unhealthy foods, especially when it comes to accessibility and availability. Though your teen may not think much about what he or she is putting into his or her body, what…
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