Our brains are always hard at work, but sometimes, even our most important organ needs a boost. While it’s naturally a powerhouse within our bodies, the brain functions best when you get the appropriate amount of nutrients in your diet. And it’s inextricably linked...
Discovering the Link Between Gut Health and Mental Well-Being
Have you ever felt stressed, anxious, or had changes in your mood? Chances are, you have. Everyone deals with changes in their mental health at some point. Current statistics from the National Alliance on Mental Illness and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health...
Depression Awareness in Senior Living
When seniors make the transition from living independently to any form of retirement or assisted living community, it may be a difficult adjustment. They may feel isolated, lonely, or like their independence has been taken away. The severity and impact of these...
Nutrition in Recovery Centers: Barriers and Benefits
So far, in 2022, the National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that 20.4 million people in the U.S. have a substance use disorder (SUD) diagnosis. Out of this population, only 10.3% sought and received treatment for their addiction. Unfortunately, these numbers are...
4 Mental Health Treatment Trends in 2022
Every May, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month. This year, we’re two years out from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the mental health ramifications of this world-changing event still remain. The ongoing...
Dining Strategies for Behavioral Health Care Communities
America is currently facing an unprecedented mental health crisis. Today, two out of five adults report symptoms of anxiety or depression. And it’s not just due to the past two years of grief, trauma, and physical isolation. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, rates of...
Nutrition Therapy in Substance Use Treatment
October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, a time to acknowledge those in recovery, as well as the family, friends, and health care workers that support them. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 13% of Americans have started or...
What Your Healthcare Community Needs to Know About Mental Health in 2021
The month of October is full of mental health awareness events. The entire month is “Depression and Mental Health Awareness Month,” the first week of October is “Mental Illness Awareness Week,” and October 10 is “World Mental Health Day.” The ongoing COVID-19...
Feeding your Psychobiome for Optimal Mental Health
If you or a family member are among the millions of Americans who live with mental illness, you understand the importance of collaborative treatment programs. The pathway to recovery for many mood disorders and mental illnesses has traditionally been a combination of...
Why a Good Nutrition Program is Vital for Behavioral Health Communities
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the mental health of people around the country. The CDC reports that symptoms of anxiety and depression have increased considerably in the U.S. in 2020. Up to forty percent of adults in the U.S. today are struggling with mental...