Description

This course offers practical information for health professionals interested in learning more about how diet play an important role in supporting psychological well-being. In this training, participants will gain a better understanding regarding how specific nutrients impact mental health. You’ll gain insight into how deficiencies can impact mood, cognition, and overall mental wellness. Through engaging discussions and practical examples, participants will learn to identify symptoms of nutritional deficiencies and explore dietary strategies to address these issues. In addition, we will examine the fascinating concept of the gut-brain axis, understanding how the health of the gastrointestinal system influences mental health. Participants will leave equipped with practical tools to implement dietary recommendations, considering individual preferences and restrictions. Join us for this session that bridges the gap between nutrition and mental health, empowering participants to enhance their holistic approach to mental health care.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this presentation, participants will:

• Describe the connection between nutritional deficiencies and mental health.

• Identify at least three crucial nutrients that play a significant role in mental health.

• Recognize at least three signs of nutritional deficiencies that may manifest as mental health symptoms.

• Describe the concept of the gut-brain axis and how a healthy gut contributes to better mental well-being.

• Acquire practical strategies to incorporate nutrient-rich foods into treatment plans particularly when access is an issue

Presented by:

Heather Haslem, MS

Continuing Education Units:

2 CEUs

Certification Board Information

This training is approved for continuing education units by the boards listed here. Additional specifications can be found below.

NAADAC (The Association for Addiction Professionals)

This course has been approved by CASAT, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Reno, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for the below # of CEUs. NAADAC Provider #98165. CASAT is responsible for all aspects of its programming.

CEUs: 2

Skills Groups

This course applies to the following Client Skill Groups as defined by NAADAC:

• Clinical Assessment

• Treatment Plan

• Counseling Services

• Pharmacology and Physiology

NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors)

CASAT has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6492. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CASAT is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. (Continuing education hours and CEU's are synonymous for purposes of issuing CEU's from CASAT Learning)

Qualifies for NBCC Credit: No

NCB (Nevada Certification Board)

This course is NOT approved by the Nevada Certification Board

Presentation materials are not for reproduction or distribution without specific written authorization. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of CASAT.

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