Can nutritional psychology cure illness and mental disorders?

Nutritional psychology cannot cure mental illness on its own. While there is strong and growing evidence that nutrition influences mental health—and that psychonutritional approaches can improve symptoms, support emotional well-being, and complement existing treatments—nutritional psychology is not designed to replace or provide a cure for diagnosed mental disorders. Instead, it equips individuals and professionals with powerful tools, language, and frameworks to help individuals understand their nutrition-mental health relationship, often as part of a broader, multidisciplinary approach to mental health care.