Behavioral, physical, and emotional health

Physical and emotional health resources

Your physical health

Active lifestyle

Whether you’re 6 or 64, regular physical activity is the key to good health. Make sure you’re getting enough — find out how much physical activity you need each day.

Asthma management

If you or a family member has asthma, learning how to manage and control it is the key to maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle. Find out what asthma is all about, get advice on using asthma medicines, learn about asthma triggers, and what to do in an emergency.

Healthy diet

Choosing and preparing healthy food for you and your family is a whole lot easier when you have access to the right information, tools, and resources. Visit the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Choose MyPlate for healthy recipes, menu builders, food and fitness trackers, and comprehensive information for parents and teachers of children of all ages.

Healthy weight

Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight starts with understanding your current body mass index (BMI). To find out where you and your family stand, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC's) BMI calculator for children and teens or Adult BMI calculator.

Your emotional health

Bullying

More than just a school-yard problem, bullying and peer pressure can affect a child's self-esteem, personality, and outlook on life. Learn how you can help detect it and take action to stop it.

Depression

Depression affects people of all ages, genders, and races. It doesn't exclusively affect women or adolescents or seniors. But it can be treated, and successful treatment begins with understanding its symptoms.

Stress

Some stress is healthy, but too much can have negative health consequences. Learn to recognize the symptoms of stress and discover ways you and your family can let go of the stress in your lives.