🛡️ Student Mental Health Series *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

34.19 – Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection: Your gut and brain communicate constantly through a network of nerves and chemicals. What you eat influences your mood, focus, and stress levels. A diet rich in fiber, fruits, vegetables, and probiotics supports the gut’s healthy bacteria, which help produce serotonin—the “feel-good” chemical. When your digestion is off, your mood often follows. Processed foods and high sugar intake can inflame your gut and cloud your mind. Staying hydrated and eating regularly strengthen this system’s stability. Anxiety and stomachaches are often linked because your gut reacts to emotional stress. Paying attention to how foods make you feel can guide healthier choices. The gut-brain link shows how deeply physical and emotional health intertwine. Caring for one always supports the other. When you feed your body with balance and intention, your mind naturally grows calmer, clearer, and more focused.

About this course

Trauma-informed mental wellness lessons that help students manage emotions, build resilience, and stay safe in real-world situations—like bullying, grief, violence, and poverty. Built for schools, youth programs, and Medicaid-compliant services.

This course includes:
  • Step-by-step guidance for handling social pressure, conflict, and unsafe situations
  • Stories and messages that encourage students to speak up, stay safe, and take control of their future
  • Flexible learning options for classrooms, after-school programs, and independent use

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