5 Tips to Help your Teen Deal with Anxiety
๐๐ฆ๐ญ๐ฑ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ฎ ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ญ๐ข๐น. What the body really needs is daily practice of a relaxation technique. This could be yoga, meditation, or even as simple as taking some deep breaths. 
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๐๐ญ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฑ, ๐๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ๐ช๐ด๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต, ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐๐น๐ฆ๐ณ๐ค๐ช๐ด๐ฆ. Making sure your teen is getting the proper amount of sleep (6-8 hours) is key. 
Helping them to choose fruits, vegetables, and whole grains is great for long term energy. Exercise is a necessity so their brain and body can operate at its best! โฃโฃ
๐๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ค๐ต ๐ธ๐ช๐ต๐ฉ ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ด. Spending time with friends or family can be crucial to a teenโs mental health. Organized activities are great, but even just hanging out and spending quality time can help make them feel supported and secure! 
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๐๐ข๐ต๐ถ๐ณ๐ฆ. Taking a hike in the woods or even a quick walk in the park can help your teen feel peaceful and grounded. Have them choose somewhere they feel safe so they can relax and enjoy their surroundings. 
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๐๐ฐ๐ค๐ถ๐ด ๐ฐ๐ฏ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐จ๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฅ. One of the best ways to keep their minds from worrying is to focus on the good stuff! Remind them to be thankful for the blessings they have in life, small or big, and to not take any of it for granted. 
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We know it takes a village, but luckily weโre a pretty big one!
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