Stress and anxiety are affecting children and teens at younger ages than ever before, but treatment doesn’t always have to start with a prescription. In this episode of It’s Giving Health, host Donnae Ward sits down with Director of Pediatrics, Patera Foye-Fuller, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, to explore the power of nonpharmacological care. Specifically, how practices like yoga and mindfulness can help young people regulate emotions, reduce anxiety, and build resilience.

00:00:00 - Intro

0:00:38 -  Yoga and Mental Health for Children

0:01:34 - Dr. Patera's Background in Pediatrics

0:02:02 - How Yoga Helps Manage Anxiety and Stress

0:03:22 - Signs of Stress in Children Parents Might Overlook

0:05:23 - What Yoga Practice for Kids Looks Like

0:08:56 - Integrating Calming Techniques at Home

0:09:24 - Health Equity and Free Yoga Resources

0:11:41 - What Parents Should Discuss with Providers

0:14:00 - How Advanced Community Health Supports Families

0:15:54 - Closing Remarks