Nutrition and Mental Health

***This course has been retired and is no longer being maintained. An updated version is available HERE***

There are many factors related to the prevention and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders, and there is developing evidence that nutrition plays a role.  This series of modules is designed to introduce evidence connecting nutrition to the treatment and prevention of depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders.  The final module concludes with practical public health applications.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Describe benefits of adequate nutrition with common behavioral health disorders.

  • Identify foods important to people receiving treatment for anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders or who are at risk for these disorders.

  • Demonstrate ways to integrate nutrition and mental health approaches in public health organizations.

Target Audience: Health Professionals, Community Health Workers, Dietitians, Social Workers, Psychologists, Program Planners

Duration: 60 minutes

Continuing Education Information: 1.0 CHES, 1.5 CPEU for RDs

CHES Provider number:  99036

Disclosures:  The planners, reviewers, and authors have no declared conflicts of interest 

Format: Web-based training, Self Study

Created/Updated: 4/2019

Authors:  Allison Root, MS, RD; Kaydi Williams, BS; Victoria Bravo, MPH

Last modified: Wednesday, 3 October 2018, 6:56 PM

Skill Level: Beginner
CHES Event ID#: 36193
Category 1 Credits: 1.0
Continuing Competency Credits: 1.0
Advanced Credits: 0
Activity #: 149839
Performance Indicators: 2.2.4, 8.1.2, 8.1.3, 8.3.1
RD Total Credits: 1.5
Level 1: No
Level 2: Yes
Level 3: No