ADHD and Nutrition: What This Narrative Review Gets Right (and How I’m Using It Clinically)
In my December 2025 Mood Matters Journal Club, we unpacked a narrative review on ADHD and nutrition in response to […]
Basics of Nutrition for Mental Health
PTSD as a Metabolic Condition: What This Paper Changes for Nutrition and Mental Health Care
When PTSD comes up in clinical conversations, it’s usually framed as a disorder of memory, fear, and nervous system “stuckness.”
Can Diet Improve Depression? What the SMILES Trial Means for Mental Health Management.
Why the SMILES Trial is a Landmark for Mental Health Nutrition The idea that food can affect mood isn’t new,
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Basics of Nutrition for Mental Health
Evaluating Research and Translation to Real Dietetic Practice
Navigating nutrition research is one of the biggest challenges dietitians (and the general public) face. With an overwhelming number of
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Basics of Nutrition for Mental Health
Building a Multidisciplinary Team: A Guide for Private Practice Professionals
In private practice, it’s common to feel isolated in your work. Many healthcare professionals operate independently, which can limit your
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Collaborative Care & Interdisciplinary Work, Counseling & Communication for Dietitians
Strategies for Motivating Patients: A Practical Guide for Dietitians
Motivating patients to make meaningful nutrition changes is one of dietitians’ biggest challenges. Whether working with clients in an outpatient
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Behavior Change & Motivational Techniques, Counseling & Communication for Dietitians
Low-Carb Diets and Mental Health: What Dietitians Need to Know
A client shares their excitement about a low-carb diet, describing an initial boost in energy and mental clarity. But a
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Blood Sugar Regulation and Mental Health, Carbohydrates in Mental Health, Dietary Patterns and Mental Health
Addiction Recovery and Nutrition
Recovering from addiction is an incredibly personal journey filled with physical, emotional, and mental challenges. While therapy and medical support
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Basics of Nutrition for Mental Health, The Science of Food and Mood
How the Gut and Brain Communicate
The gut and brain constantly communicate, exchanging signals influencing everything from mood and mental health to digestion and immune response.
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Gut-Brain Connection & Microbiome
Managing Expectations of Medical Nutrition Therapy for Mental Illness
As the connection between nutrition and mental health continues to gain attention, more people are turning to Medical Nutrition Therapy
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Communication Strategies for Better Client Outcomes, Counseling & Communication for Dietitians
Intake Questions for Clients With Mental Illness
As dietitians, the foundation of our work lies in understanding our clients’ unique needs, goals, and challenges. The initial intake
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Counseling & Communication for Dietitians
An Overview of DSM-V for Dietitians
Understanding mental health is becoming increasingly essential in dietetic practice. As dietitians, we often encounter clients whose eating habits are
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Applying Research to Clinical Practice, Basics of Nutrition for Mental Health, Translating Research into Practice