Mental Health: The role of nutritional and lifestyle medicine in the prevention and complementary management of common mental health disorders

In this webinar, Dr. Meschino cites the research studies showing the importance of key nutrients and lifestyle behaviors in the prevention and complementary management of depression (including post-partum depression and bi-polar disorder), anxiety, and PTSD. He explains the mechanisms through which these strategies have been shown to effective as preventive and adjunctive treatment measures. During the pandemic it is prudent to use all means possible to keep your mental health and that of your family in check.  There are various proactive lifestyle strategies that are shown to be of great significance in this regard. These strategies can help prevent a mental health-crises, and/or work synergistically with medical care to improve outcomes for many individuals who suffer from these conditions. According to the Canadian Mental Health and Addictions Federation, in any given year, 1 in 5 people in Canada will personally experience a mental health problem or illness.