{"product_id":"food-nutrition-and-mental-health","title":"Food, Nutrition, and Mental Health","description":"Countless studies have established a clear link between                        what we eat and our physical health. Increasing evidence shows that                        nutrition also plays a crucial role in mental health outcomes. The                        complexities of causality and the underlying biological mechanisms are still                        being unraveled; meanwhile, it is essential that today's mental health                        professionals be equipped to provide their clients with informed guidance on                        nutrition, counsel clients on ways that diet can optimize mental health, and                        recognize when to make referrals to registered dietitians or lifestyle                        medicine specialists.   Food, Nutrition, and Mental Health delves                        into the vital intersection of these key areas, providing a much-needed                        overview of the relevant topics. Organized into four sections, this guide explores                        • The influence of macronutrients and micronutrients on mental health                        alongside the impact of dietary patterns—such as the \"Standard American                        Diet,\" the Mediterranean Diet, and the Planetary Health Diet—on mental                        well-being.   • The connection between food insecurity, diet quality, and                        mental health; rating scales and assessments to screen for food insecurity;                        and available public health programs and resources.   • The effects of                        psychotropic medications on weight, eating disorders and disordered eating,                        the gut-brain connection, and the microbiome's role in mental health.   •                        How activities such as cooking, gardening, and growing food can benefit                        physical and mental health. Each chapter concludes with Clinical                        Pearls that translate the most salient information into plans of action, as                        well as summarizing Key Chapter Points.While maintaining the scientific                        rigor required by clinicians, this book is accessible to a broader                            audience. Food, Nutrition, and Mental Health helps both                        professionals and their clients make sound nutritional choices that support                        mental health.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57495544660341,"sku":"9798894551555","price":47.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/food-nutrition-and-mental-health","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}