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

34.4 – What to Eat When You Feel Anxious: The food you eat can influence how your body manages stress and energy. When you’re anxious, sugary snacks or fast food might feel comforting, but they can cause mood crashes later. Choosing balanced foods like fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains gives your body steady energy. Magnesium-rich foods like spinach, bananas, and nuts can help your muscles relax and reduce tension. Drinking water instead of soda prevents dehydration, which can make anxiety worse. Even small habits, like eating breakfast, can stabilize your mood throughout the day. Skipping meals sends your blood sugar up and down, which can trigger irritability or restlessness. Food is information for your brain—it tells it how to function. Eating slowly, without distractions, helps you notice how food affects your emotions. When you nourish your body wisely, you build emotional steadiness from the inside out.

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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