In this episode, we discuss how to mentally prepare your middle and high school student with food allergies for Back-to-School. There is quite a bit taking place in this age group and Emery Brown, nationally certified school psychologist and FAACT’s Director of Behavior Health, helps us understand how to support and encourage good mental wellness. Emery provides insight on what is taking place developmentally with students and how to help through understanding.

To keep you in the know, here are helpful resources:

• School Prep Series: Preparing your student (K-4th) with Food Allergies for Separation
• FAACT's Behavioral Health Center
• Your Family: Building Resilience in Kids
• Food Allergy Anxiety and Depression
• FAACT's Self-care Section
• Self-care and Coping Skills: Tips for You and Your Family
• FAACT's 'Parents: How to Listen to Your Children and Teens When They Are Ready to Talk to You About Their Mental Health'
• FAACT's 'When It’s Time to Seek Help: Behavioral Health Issues and Your Food Allergies'

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