Brain Awareness Lecture: Micronutrients for mental health
Exploring the impact of vitamins and minerals on ADHD, anxiety, stress and mood disorders
When |
May 12, 2022
4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Jeni Johnstone, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and assistant professor of Psychiatry, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, OHSU It’s no secret that eating well can improve your physical health, but a good diet is just as important for your mental health, a fact our ancestors knew. Over the decades our diets have deteriorated along with the understanding of how nutrition affects mental health. Some people can maintain good mental wellness with a healthy diet. But for others, eating a healthy diet is not enough and nutrient supplementation is necessary. Join OHSU assistant professor Jeni Johnstone, Ph.D., for a journey into what we’ve known and are re-learning about nutrition's impact on mental health, and hear the latest research on how vitamin and mineral supplements impact a range of mental health conditions. |
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Where |
Virtual link will be sent to registered participants and posted to the website. |
Contact Information |
Jeni Johnstone, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and assistant professor of Psychiatry, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, OHSU
It’s no secret that eating well can improve your physical health, but a good diet is just as important for your mental health, a fact our ancestors knew. Over the decades our diets have deteriorated along with the understanding of how nutrition affects mental health.
Some people can maintain good mental wellness with a healthy diet. But for others, eating a healthy diet is not enough and nutrient supplementation is necessary. Join OHSU assistant professor Jeni Johnstone, Ph.D., for a journey into what we’ve known and are re-learning about nutrition's impact on mental health, and hear the latest research on how vitamin and mineral supplements impact a range of mental health conditions.