The Role of Nutrition in Mental Wellbeing and Integrated Care as a Strategy for Improvement

This 90-minute webinar hosted by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing will examine the connection between nutrition and mental health, and adverse health outcomes related to poor nutrition, including metabolic syndrome. It will also explore the role of the behavioral health professional in providing integrated care to help their clients achieve improved nutritional status.

Objectives:

1. Examine health outcomes data for individuals with SMI, including associated co-morbidities and mortality rates.
2. Consider the role of the behavioral health professional in providing integrated care, specifically to help their clients achieve improved nutritional status.
3. Describe the effects of poor nutrition on overall health and the link between physical and mental health.
4. Understand the connection between food and mood, cognitive functioning, and prescription drug efficacy.
5. Discuss metabolic syndrome, including cause, risk factors, prevention, and treatment options.
6. Explore barriers to optimal nutritional intake for people with SMI and practical strategies for improvement.