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Diet and Depression: Is There a Link?
Posted By: 
Mary Knudtson, DNSc, NP, FAAN
February 26, 2021
Depression and anxiety are the most common mental health conditions worldwide and a leading cause of disability. Lately, there has been a renewed interest in the effect of diet on mood. Poor nutrition is a factor in the experience of low mood, and improving diet may help protect not only physical health, but also mental health. Current research suggests that dietary interventions may be an effective adjunctive treatment for depression.
Multiple studies have found that the Mediterran... Continue Reading
Filed under: Psychiatry
Bringing Awareness to Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
Posted By: 
Lakshi M. Aldredge, MSN, ANP-BC, DCNP
November 10, 2020
Social media has revolutionized the way that humans see themselves. Thanks to filters and Photoshop, we can create and post the perfect image of ourselves, c... Continue Reading
Filed under: Miscellaneous, Psychiatry
Anxiety and Depression Amid COVID
Posted By: Mary Knudtson, DNSc, NP, FAAN
October 30, 2020
Lately, we've been hearing a lot about increases in anxiety and depression in the United States due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I was curious about what data w... Continue Reading
Filed under: Health Policy and Trends, Psychiatry