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