Nutrition and Mental Health: Integrative Approaches for Diet, Dysfunction and the Gut-Brain Axis

CPEU/CEU: 27.25 Course Expiration Date: 08/17/2026. You have until that date to complete your CPEU Evaluation or Webinar Feedback Survey for this course. How does testing work? Learn more about course expiration dates. The CDR Activity Number for this course is: 178209 Nutrition and Mental Health: Integrative Approaches for Diet, Dysfunction, and the Gut-Brain Axis CE Course Course Type: 720—Preapproved Self-Study Materials, Printed. Includes CE Evaluation/Reporting Form: You will submit it online and receive your CE Certificate immediately. Suggested Learning Level: 2 About This Course Mental health conditions are complex and on the rise. Deepen your understanding of diet and the gut-brain axis. Enhance your knowledge of best counseling practices for mental health clients.  Learn how to utilize the most up-to-date research on the gut-brain axis in your own practice. Gain confidence in applying evidence-based nutritional therapies targeting mental health symptoms to optimize the well-being of your clients. Written by Integrative Mental Health and Gut Health Dietitian Erica Golden, RDN, LD, IFNCP, this comprehensive and practical resource will change the way you practice! Features: Nutrient deficiencies and how to identify and address them Lifestyle, diet, and nutraceutical approaches to address inflammation for improved mental health Overview of the gut-brain axis and mitochondrial and neurotransmitter function Trauma-informed counseling, real-life case studies Nutrition-related side effects of antidepressant and anxiolytic medications Autonomic nervous system dysfunction and mental health Gut-brain axis dysfunction and its impact on mental health How prebiotics, postbiotics, and psychobiotics impact the microbiome and mental health Review of energy metabolism and metabolic detoxification impairment, and mental health Review of prevalent mental health conditions   Mental health conditions are increasingly prevalent. Boost your knowledge and skillset to provide comprehensive nutritional care to your mental health clients. Explore the role of diet, dysfunction, and the gut-brain axis in mental health conditions. Learn how to take an integrative approach in your nutrition counseling sessions for the greatest impact. Nutrition and Mental Health: Integrative Approaches for Diet, Dysfunction and the Gut-Brain Axis CE course is a must-have resource for all practitioners. Published 2023. 284 pages. 27.25 CPEU CE Course. See the PIs tab for suggested Performance Indicators. Discover Skelly Skills’ other counseling, education, and communication CE courses. Learn more about author Erica Golden, RDN, LD, IFNCP.