Diet quality in persons with and without depressive and anxiety disorders

This article by Suárez-López, Bru-Luna & Martí-Vilar (2023) aims to present a scoping review of existing studies on the impact of diet on mental health. Nutritional intake, appropriate nutrient levels, and maintaining a healthy body weight appear to influence mental well-being. Additionally, the use of psychotropic medications has been associated with weight gain. A total […]

Using a cross-sectional approach, this study by Morales et al. (2023) sought to investigate the association between depressed symptoms and the Mediterranean diet’s particular food categories and adherence among university students in Chile. 934 first-year students completed a self-report survey at a public institution in Chile. A validated index for Chile, the Chilean-MDI, was used […]