Dietary Intake and Resilience: Is There a Connection Across the Lifespan?

Dietary Intake and Resilience: Is There a Connection Across the Lifespan? Psychologists define resilience as the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress (APA, 2012). These can include family, relationship,...

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

The Psychology of Food Insecurity: 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...

The Role of a High-Fat Diet in Neurodevelopmental Disorders

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

Literacy among mental health professionals : 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...