Nutrition-Mental Health Survey 2026
Navigation
MEMBER LOGIN STUDENT LOGIN

NP RESOURCES

Featuring events, news, books, and more related to nutritional psychology.

NEWS in NUTRITIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

View all News

Demo title

Late-night eating plus stress nearly double odds for constipation, diarrhea

  • April 27, 2026

Data from Digestive Disease Week reveals how the cumulative toll of stress amplifies the negative impact of late-night food intake.

All coffee, even decaf, can improve mood, brain health, study finds

  • April 27, 2026

Research maps how coffee compounds—like polyphenols—target the gut-brain axis to enhance memory and reduce anxiety.

Body roundness index outperforms BMI in predicting depression risk for dementia patients

  • April 26, 2026

Investigating the link between central adiposity and the chronic inflammation that triggers depressive symptoms in older adults.

Liver talks to the brain to control appetite

  • April 25, 2026

Identifying the hindbrain neurons that act as a command center, translating liver signals into immediate shifts in food choice.

Tiny mitochondrial proteins may explain the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet

  • April 25, 2026

How Humanin and SHMOOSE—tiny proteins triggered by healthy fats—shield the brain from oxidative stress and cognitive decline.

Israel’s wars are changing sleep, diet, and exercise in alarming ways – study

  • April 26, 2026

Analyzing the "What the Hell Effect"—how prolonged stress collapses healthy routines and triggers a cycle of nutritional neglect.

Ultra-processed foods damage your focus even if you eat healthy

  • April 23, 2026

New longitudinal data reveals that even minor daily increases in ultra-processed intake can measurably diminish cognitive focus.

Beyond the plate: Understanding the complexity of eating disorders

  • April 24, 2026

Moving past dietary habits to address the profound emotional and psychological struggles at the heart of disordered eating.

Is bad mental health an economic problem at its core?

  • April 23, 2026

Research indicates that local economic conditions and education levels account for the vast majority of geographic mental health gaps.
View all articles

GET NP NEWS IN YOUR INBOX

Sign up to receive our curated Nutritional Psychology News updates. We’ll email you a digest whenever new news articles are added to the CNP News page.

Quarterly Newsletter
Weekly News in Nutritional Psychology

Events

View all Events
9th Annual Culinary Nutrition Conference

9th Annual Culinary Nutrition Conference

May 30, 2026 - May 31, 2026

Spend the weekend fueling your creativity and expanding your knowledge alongside a dynamic community of dietitians and health professionals. This one-of-a-kind conference brings nutrition science and the culinary arts together, empowering you to translate your expertise into practical guidance and culinary strategies you can use in client counseling and nutrition education.

APA2026

APA2026

August 6, 2026 - August 8, 2026

Psychology shows the way. APA 2026 shows you how. Join thousands of psychologists in Washington, DC, August 6–8, to celebrate how your expertise shapes what comes next — in your research, your practice, and your community.

HEAL Con 2026

HEAL Con 2026

April 30, 2026 - May 3, 2026

Bringing you new products, the latest technology, and amazing opportunities for your practice!

Brain, Body and Back Again

Brain, Body and Back Again

October 8, 2026 - October 11, 2026

This theme reflects IMMH’s commitment to advancing whole-person care by weaving together the latest science on brain–body connections with integrative strategies for prevention and healing.

Clinical Nutrition: from Research to Practice

Clinical Nutrition: from Research to Practice

October 22, 2026 - October 24, 2026

This conference offers a vital platform for exploring the latest advancements in clinical nutrition, connecting cutting-edge research with practical applications

Disclaimer: CNP is not affiliated with these events nor are these events sponsored by CNP.

VIDEOS

See All
The foods that can improve brain function – BBC REEL

Kimberley Wilson looks at the food and drink that can have a surprisingly positive effect on improving our memory, and those that can do it harm.

The Sugar Mind Trap: Obesity’s Path to Neurodegeneration – Neuroscience News

Explore the groundbreaking discovery that links obesity to the risk of developing neurodegenerative disorders.

Mental Health and Diet: How Food Can Affect Your Mood

You are what you eat takes on new meaning when you add mental health into the mix. NBC 5’s Lauren Petty reports.

Diet and Depression: Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Depression – Neuroscience News

New research unveils the potential impact of ultra-processed foods on mental health.

These Dietary Habits Can Strengthen Your Gut-Brain Connection

Dr. Uma Naidoo, a nutritional psychiatrist, explains the surprising role our gut plays in maintaining mental health.

The Dangers of Food Addiction

Studies show that hyperpalatable foods can highjack areas in the brain leading to food addiction.

Books

See All
Food, Nutrition, and Mental Health

Michael T. Compton M.D. M.P.H.

December 22, 2025
Hedonic Eating: How the Pleasure of Food Affects Our Brains and Behavior 2nd Edition

Nicole M. Avena Ph.D.

September 8, 2025
The Nuanced Nutrition Curriculum: An Educational Resource Written by Students, Dietitians, and Psychologists to Help You Become a Zestful, Empowered, and Nuanced Eater

Krishnaveni Ganesan

June 23, 2025
Nourished: Connection, Food, and Caring for Our Kids (And Everyone Else We Love)

Deborah MacNamara

September 16, 2023
What the Fork Are You Eating?: An Action Plan for Your Pantry and Plate

Stefanie Sacks

December 26, 2014
Relational Nutrition: The Psychology of Attachment & Food Behavior

Dr. Jessica Schulman
EAT!: A Guide to Radiant Recovery Using Food and Amino Acids to Repair the Addicted Brain and Reduce Cravings

Christina Veselak

April 21, 2025
A Guide to the Psychology of Eating

Leighann R. Chaffee

January 13, 2022
Psychology of Eating From Biology to Culture to Policy

Emily Crews Splane, Neil E. Rowland, Anaya Mitra

November 1, 2024
Nutritional Psychology 1st Edition

Andrea Cook

March 30, 2025

Reports And Articles

See All
Dietary Approaches to Support Mental Health
  • September 2024
International Food Information Council
  • May 2023
2023 Food and Health Survey
2021 Global Nutrition Report
  • November 2021
A concise data-focused update on the state of diets and nutrition in the world
Sugar Fact Sheet
  • March 2020
How sugar may affect your health and wellbeing
Nutrition and Mental Health
  • November 8, 2016
Can nutrition affect your mental health? A growing research literature suggests the answer could be yes
Food for Thought: Mental Health and Nutrition Briefing
  • 2017
Mental health and nutrition briefing by UK-based Mental Health Foundation
Integrative Medicine in America, Bravewell Collaborative Report
Working together to improve the health of the American public through the advancement of integrative medicine.
Feeding Minds: The impact of food on mental health
This report lays out the evidence linking trends in food consumption with mental ill-health
2020 Global Nutrition Report

Summary Report of the Eat-Lancet Commission
Transformation to healthy diets by 2050 will require substantial dietary shifts

IS DIET IMPACTING OUR IMMUNITY?

Check out the “Diet and Immunity” category in our NP Research Library.

FIND OUT