September 2: Mental Wellness for Pre-Teens and Teens

     We all know that teenagers can be moody, but how can you tell the difference between normal teenage reactions and emotions and what may really be early signs of mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. In this episode, we’re talking about pre-teen and teen mental wellness and what you can do as a parent and in the kitchen. Let’s dive in! Today's episode is sponsored by Wild Blueberries, a trade association of growers and processors of wild blueberries in Maine and Canada.  Here’s where to learn more about our sponsor, Wild Blueberries:  https://www.wildblueberries.com https://www.wildblueberries.com/blog/back-to-school-brain-support-for-kids/   To download the free PDF, “Cognition Kitchen,” go here:  https://www.wildblueberries.com/health-benefits/brain-health/cognition-kitchen/   Studies mentioned:  1) Nutritional Aspects of Depression in Adolescents - A Systematic Review https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6484557/   2) Sodium and potassium excretion predict increased depression in urban adolescents https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31444870/   3) Stress and adolescent hippocampal neurogenesis: diet and exercise as cognitive modulators https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28375209/   4) Dietary Bioactive Compounds and Their Health Implications https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1750-3841.12101   5) Cellular antioxidant activity of common fruits https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18759450/   6) Recent Research on the Health Benefits of Blueberries and Their Anthocyanins https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31329250/   Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!  https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com Learn More About Our Hosts:  Brierley Horton, MS, RD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/ Carolyn Williams PhD, RD: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/ Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/ Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!  [email protected]