Nutrition and Its Impact on Mental Health

The Scientific Guide to Food's Impact on Brain and Mood

4.7(79)3h 53m20 lectures2 sections

What you'll learn

Understand the nutrition-mental health link
Learn the role of nutrients in brain support
Understand the gut-brain axis impact
Identify inflammation and blood sugar roles
Apply dietary strategies for anxiety
Manage nutrition to improve mood

About this course

The Nutrition and Its Impact on Mental Health course is a simplified educational program designed to help you understand the deep relationship between food, the brain, and mood. It explores how proper nutrition can play a crucial role in supporting mental health, improving focus, and reducing anxiety and stress, based on modern scientific foundations and practical applications that can be implemented in daily life.

Expected outcomes

Ability to make food choices that support your mental health.
Practical understanding of how food affects mood, energy, and focus.
Implement simple, sustainable dietary strategies.
Develop nutritional awareness to enhance your daily life quality.

Course content

Nutrition and Its Impact on Mental Health

19 lectures

Course Introduction19:12
Nutrition and Mental Health: A Comprehensive Overview and Growing Importance7:08
The Scientific Foundations of the Relationship Between the Brain and Nutrition11:34
Macronutrients and Mental Health11:53
Essential Vitamins for Mental Health9:43
Essential Minerals for Mental Health5:08
Antioxidants, Phytochemicals, and Mental Health15:06
The Complex Relationship Between the Gut and the Brain17:17
Chronic Inflammation, Nutrition, and Mental Health13:57
Blood Sugar Regulation and Mental Health13:22
Nutrition for Anxiety and Stress: Soothing Dietary Strategies16:45
Nutrition for Depression: Mood-Boosting Dietary Strategies21:01
Nutrition for Sleep Disorders: Dietary Strategies for Improving Sleep Quality17:42
Personalized Nutrition and Mental Health: Designing Individual Nutrition Plans18:48
Nutritional Supplements and Mental Health: Evidence and Considerations12:42
Nutrition and Mental Health Across the Lifespan4:56
Recent Trends in Nutrition and Mental Health Research3:07
Ethical and Cultural Aspects of Nutrition and Mental Health4:40
Integrating Knowledge and Developing Professional Practice in Nutrition and Mental Health9:01

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Instructor

Dr. Dina Al-Jayar

Over 17 years of experience in training and teaching, certified as an institutional training consultant and international trainer. Holds a Master's in Mental Health and a PhD in Counseling Psychology.

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