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Nutrition and Mental Health 2022

***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 disorders 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 for brain health.
  • Recognize nutrients identified as important to the prevention and treatment or management of depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders.
  • Identify foods important to people receiving treatment for anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders or who are at risk for these disorders.
  • List ways to integrate nutrition and mental or behavioral health programs.
Target Audience: Health Professionals, Community Health Workers, Dietitians, Social Workers, Psychologists, Program Planners

Duration: 60 minutes

Continuing Education Information:  1.0 Continuing Competency Credits for CHES, 1.25 CPEUs for Registered Dietitians 

CHES Provider number:  99036; CPEU Provider number: 21216

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

Format: Web-based training, Self Study

Created/Updated: Updated 3/2022 (originally created 4/2019)

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

Narration: Allison Root, DrPH, MS, RDN
Skill Level: Advanced
CHES Event ID#: SS99036_NMH
Category 1 Credits: 1
Continuing Competency Credits: 1
Advanced Credits: 0
Activity #: 170157
Performance Indicators: 8.1.1, 8.2.3, 12.1.1, 8.1.5
RD Total Credits: 1.25
Level 1: Yes
Level 2: Yes
Level 3: Yes
Primary Tier: Tier One
Secondary Tier: Tier Two
Primary Domain: Public Health Sciences Skills
Secondary Domain: Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills
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