Ep. 124: The Impact of Food Allergies on Parents and Caregivers

FAACT's Roundtable

In this episode, we’re discussing the challenges and impact of living with food allergies. More importantly, how to overcome these challenges, avoid pitfalls, and enjoy a healthy and happy teal way of life with Emery Brown, FAACT’s Director of Behavior Health. Emery holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Health with a concentration in Health Communication from the College of New Jersey (TCNJ) and a Master of Arts in School Psychology from Rowan University. Emery is a nationally certified school psychologist.

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

Podcasts:

• Your Family: Building Resilience in Kids
• Food Allergy Anxiety and Depression
• Self-care and Coping Skills: Tips for You and Your Family

Blogs:

• Compassion in a Time of Chaos: There is No Right Response

Resources:

• FAACT''s Behavioral Health Center
• FAACT's 'My Food Allergy Resilience Kit'
• FAACT's Coping Skills Menu for Kids
• 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'
• FAACT's Self-care Section

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Thanks for listening! FAACT invites you to discover more exciting food allergy resources at FoodAllergyAwareness.org!