Manage physical and mental health

Helping your child learn how to manage their physical and mental health lays the groundwork for lifelong healthy habits. Simple tools can offer guidance and encourage reflection along the way.

Building healthy habits

Part of being an adult is taking care of health needs and striving for a healthy lifestyle. It includes daily habits that keep your child physically, mentally and socially well, from nutrition and physical activity to handling stress and developing a strong support system. Managing mental health also means paying attention to changes in mood, stress, sleep and appetite.

Ways to help your child manage their health

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: Help your child establish consistent habits, such as eating healthy meals, following a sleep schedule and getting regular physical activity. Mindfulness activities, like journaling and deep breathing, can help manage stress.
: LN Note: Any tips or resources for maintaining physical health?
The Your Options: Youth and Health page links to this NIH "Take Charge of Your Health" resource
and the YIT toolkit links to this "Staying Healthy" page.
: Check out these resources:
Mental Health Minnesota advocates for mental health, provides education and resources, and improves access to treatment and support across the state.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services Mental Wellness website offers information to manage stress, support mental well-being, and access crisis or counseling help.
[LN Note: consider adding NAMI Minnesota as well?]

Manage physical and mental health

Building healthy habits

Ways to help your child manage their health

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