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10.7: Managing Symptoms- Staying Healthy

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    Being healthy is important for all children and can be especially important for children with mental health disorders. In addition to getting the right treatment, leading a healthy lifestyle can play a role in managing symptoms. Here are some healthy behaviors that may help:

    • Eating a healthful diet centered on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes (for example, beans, peas, and lentils), lean protein sources, and nuts and seeds
    • Participating in physical activity for at least 60 minutes each day
    • Getting the recommended amount of sleep each night based on age
    • Practicing mindfulness or relaxation techniques 58

     

     

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    Figure \(\PageIndex{1}\): Children outdoors practicing mindfulness. (Image by Miachelle Andrade is licensed under CC BY 4.0)

     

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    58. Anxiety and Depression in Children by the CDC is in the public domain

    This page titled 10.7: Managing Symptoms- Staying Healthy is shared under a CC BY 4.0 license and was authored, remixed, and/or curated by Paris, Ricardo, Raymond, & Johnson (College of the Canyons) .