Mental Health & Nutrition
Research-Backed Resources for Holistic Mental Health
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American Psychological Association – Food and Mental Health – Feature article summarizing research on how diet influences mood, inflammation, and cognitive health.
Food & Mood Centre – Deakin University – Translational research from Australia exploring gut health, diet, and emotional resilience.
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Nutritional Psychiatry: Towards Improving Mental Health by What You Eat – A peer-reviewed scientific review detailing mechanisms and evidence for nutrition’s role in mood and mental disorders.
Support for Mood, Focus, and Emotional Well-Being
Exploring the Mind-Body Connection?
The mind and body are deeply connected—and what we eat plays a meaningful role in how we feel. While nutrition is not a replacement for therapy, it can be a powerful support in managing anxiety, energy levels, and emotional regulation. This page offers research-informed resources that explore how food, brain function, and gut health intersect with mental well-being. These tools are here to help you learn, reflect, and care for yourself holistically.
If you're curious about how lifestyle factors impact your mental health, therapy can offer a space to connect those dots in a grounded, personal way.