Tips for wellness from our Mental Health In Schools Team
“Let food be thy medicine and thy medicine shall be thy food.” – Hippocrates
Nutrition
Nutrition refers to the nutrients in food and how our body uses them to stay strong and healthy. There are lots of positive benefits for our physical health, nutrition is also really important for our mental health!
Our brain works hard taking care of our thoughts, movements, breathing, heartbeat and senses (even when we are sleeping!), so we must fuel our brain with nutritious foods to help us function. This can help us to think clearly, increase our energy levels and support concentration. What we eat also affects our mood too!
Our tips:
- Get involved in the cooking – Can you help your parent/carer to prepare dinner? This can
be a fun way to spend time with others and learn a new skill. - Make it fun – There are lots of different ways different foods can be prepared. You could try
experimenting putting different food together to see what you like and don’t like. - Try something new – When was the last time you tried a new food? It can be exciting to find
out what food we like and don’t like. Also, our tastes can change as we grow and develop. See
if you can set yourself a challenge to try a new food this week. - Keep Hydrated – Dehydration could lead to headaches, difficulty focusing and may impact
sleep. Try to ensure you are regularly drinking water, it can be useful to bring a bottle of water
to school every day to remind you to stay hydrated!
Please contact [email protected] for information and advice about mental health and well-being for your child and your family.