Are you ready to take charge of your mental well-being? Introducing our comprehensive course designed to explore the powerful connection between nutrition and mental health. Whether you're a health enthusiast, a practitioner, or someone eager to enhance their quality of life, this course is your gateway to understanding and implementing effective strategies.
Key Features:
CPD Certified
Free Certificate from Reed
CIQ Approved
Developed by Specialist
Lifetime Access
In this course, learners will explore how what we eat can affect our mental health. They'll begin by understanding the basics of mental health and how it can be influenced by various factors. They will discover the powerful connection between our diet and mental well-being, learning how specific nutrients can impact our mood and brain function. The course delves into current trends in food consumption and how these trends might affect mental health outcomes.
Learners will also explore the concept of the "second brain" in our gut and its role in mental health, gaining insights into why gut health matters. They'll learn about the relationship between stress, diet, and weight gain, and how stress management can be crucial for overall health. Finally, the course covers common mood and behavior disorders, providing a deeper understanding of their causes and potential dietary interventions. Overall, this curriculum equips learners with practical knowledge to make informed choices for improving mental health through nutrition and diet.
Course Curriculum
Module 01: Introduction to Mental Health
Module 02: Diet and Mental Health
Module 03: The Relationship between Nutrition and Mental Health
Module 04: Trends in Food Consumption and Mental Health
Module 05: The Second Brain Trust Your Gut
Module 06: Stress Can Make You Fat
Module 07: Disorders of Mood and Behaviour
Learning Outcomes:
Identify key factors influencing mental health through nutrition and diet.
Analyse the impact of diet on various mental health disorders.
Understand trends in food consumption affecting mental well-being.
Explain the concept of the gut-brain axis in mental health.
Discuss the relationship between stress, diet, and weight management.
Recognise common mood and behavioural disorders influenced by nutrition.
CPD
10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards
Improving Mental Health through Nutrition and Diet 1:05:36 1: Module 01: Introduction to Mental Health 10:39 2: Module 02: Diet and Mental Health 10:58 3: Module 03: The Relationship between Nutrition and Mental Health 08:38 4: Module 04: Trends in Food Consumption and Mental Health 11:56 5: Module 05: The Second Brain Trust Your Gut 07:44 6: Module 06: Stress Can Make You Fat 07:30 7: Module 07: Disorders of Mood and Behaviour 07:11 8: CPD Certificate - Free 01:00
Who is this course for?
Individuals interested in understanding mental health through diet.
Health practitioners seeking to enhance patient care through dietary advice.
Nutritionists and dieticians aiming to specialize in mental health nutrition.
Researchers exploring the link between diet and psychological well-being.
Students of psychology or nutrition looking to expand their knowledge.
Career path
Nutrition Consultant
Psychiatric Dietician
Mental Health Researcher
Community Health Worker
Diet and Wellness Advisor
Certificates
Digital certificate
Digital certificate - Included
Reed Courses Certificate of Completion
Digital certificate - Included
Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.