I am a registered dietitian who specializes in nutrition as an adjunct therapy for mental health and illness. Just like you, I did not learn about nutritional psychiatry in school. The only psychiatric education we had was a general overview of eating disorders, and my preceptors flat-out told me not to worry about psychiatric medications when reviewing patients. What makes that even worse is that this location had a psychiatric unit on site! Yet, driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge and fueled by the hyperfocus bestowed upon me by ADHD, I delved deep in to the scientific research that my patients needed. Immersed in the diverse landscapes of numerous mental health facilities, I gained invaluable firsthand experience that illuminated the profound impact nutrition can have on mental well-being. So now I'd like to pass all this knowledge and experience on to you, fellow healthcare practitioners!
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I am a registered dietitian who specializes in nutrition as an adjunct therapy for mental health and illness. Just like you, I did not learn about nutritional psychiatry in school. The only psychiatric education we had was a general overview of eating disorders, and my preceptors flat-out told me not to worry about psychiatric medications when reviewing patients. What makes that even worse is that this location had a psychiatric unit on site! Yet, driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge and fueled by the hyperfocus bestowed upon me by ADHD, I delved deep in to the scientific research that my patients needed. Immersed in the diverse landscapes of numerous mental health facilities, I gained invaluable firsthand experience that illuminated the profound impact nutrition can have on mental well-being. So now I'd like to pass all this knowledge and experience on to you, fellow healthcare practitioners!
Nutrition For Mental Health MoodMattersDietetics.com MoodMatters Dietetics Bringing you the latest information and the happenings in Nutritional Psychiatry Hi Reader! One of the most common things I hear from other professionals—especially those working in nutrition and mental health—is this: “There’s just so much to keep up with.” And it’s true. New studies drop every week. Recommendations shift. Headlines contradict each other. And suddenly, you're wondering whether you're behind just...
Nutrition For Mental Health MoodMattersDietetics.com MoodMatters Dietetics Bringing you the latest information and the happenings in Nutritional Psychiatry Hi Reader! There’s a quiet skill that often gets overlooked in healthcare—and it's not a certification or a new counseling technique. It’s the ability to say, "I don’t know." As dietitians and healthcare providers, we are trained to be experts. Clients look to us for answers, and we want to feel prepared for anything they bring up. But the...
Nutrition For Mental Health MoodMattersDietetics.com MoodMatters Dietetics Bringing you the latest information and the happenings in Nutritional Psychiatry Hi Reader! The post-holiday period can be challenging for many clients, with lingering stress, disrupted routines, and emotional fatigue. As practitioners, our role extends beyond nutrition advice—we can also offer practical, compassionate counseling to guide clients toward recovery and resilience. The Dietitian’s Role in Post-Holiday...