Herbs and Mental Health: What Does the Research Say?

As is evident by current research efforts (see Herbs and Mental Health), interest in using herbs to support psychological well-being is increasing. Scientists worldwide are beginning to substantiate the efficacy and healing capacities of hundreds of plants, trees, and their...

The Psychology of Food Insecurity: Effects of Early COVID-19 on Mental Health

A major component of nutritional psychology is the psychological impact of food insecurity on mental health. In the United States (as in many areas around the world), food insecurity has increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic and is playing a...

The Role of a High-Fat Diet in Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Mental Health Professionals Report Poor Literacy for Nutritional Medicine: International Survey

Evidence supports the use of nutritional interventions for certain psychiatric symptoms, yet few studies have evaluated nutritional literacy among mental health professionals (MHPs). One such study is the online survey published by Mörkl et al. (2021), which gathered data from...

Is Food Insecurity Affecting College Students’ Mental Health and Academic Performance?

Food insecurity affects over 13 million households in the U.S. alone. Food insecurity means having minimal or no access to nutritious and safe foods. While this affects every age bracket of the population ranging from infants to elderly, a recent...