Considering knowledge pertaining to the relationship between mental health and exercise, food, and sleep in the context of health guidance for upper-grade elementary school students : From an analysis of the impact of positive daily life habits self

This research was conducted to identify any impact of knowledge of the relationship between mental health and exercise, food, and sleep on the desire to implement positive exercise, food, and sleep habits to protect mental health, as well as impact on possibilities for controlling stressors. In addition, we also explored whether or not content comprised of knowledge on the impact of daily life habits on mental health was appropriate for higher-grade elementary school health guidance. Yet another goal was to determine the validity and appropriateness of the criteria used in this research through analysis of these factors. Our results reveal that knowledge of the relationship between mental health and exercise, food, and sleep on the desire to implement positive exercise, food, and sleep habits to protect mental health--as well as well as impact on possibilities for controlling stressors--was positive. Content comprised of knowledge on the impact of daily life habits on mental health was deemed appropriate health guidance for higher-grade elementary school students. Though adjustments must be made to analyses to suit the target of our research, results clearly indicated a certain level of reliability and appropriateness on all criteria.