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- Know the treatment methods for individuals with various types of psychiatric and cognitive disorders (including nutrition, pharmacology, and behavior therapy)
- Identify key nutrients and food sources of those nutrients for the brain and brain development.
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of the RDN when working with individuals withe mental health diagnoses.
- Know specific nutrient deficiencies associated with certain mental health diagnoses.
Many illnesses are in fact disorders that affect both physical and psychological factors. FOr example heart attacks are observed at a higher rate in individuals with higher levels of hostility. Without biologic markers and laboratory testing for an illness, these diseases and conditions are sometimes seen as "less real" than other conditions. However, with advances in knowledge and technology to detect and test for these conditions, there is a fading of the boundaries between mental and physical diagnoses. Further, there is recognition of the important role that proper nutrition and the RD play in supporting individuals living with these conditions.
Psychiatric & Cognitive Disorders (PowerPoint and Recording)
Mini Case Study (In Class)
Article Review Instructions (In Class)
See Laulima Assignments, Tests, and Surveys for all graded work and assessments.
1) Course google website
2) Krause Textbook
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4) Ziang Ng et al, 2018. A meta-analysis of the use of probiotics to alleviate depressive symptoms. Journal of Affective Disorders, 228, 13-19.
5) Watanabe et al, 2018. Omega 3 fatty acids for a better mental state in working populations- Happy Nurse Project: a 52-week randomized controlled trial. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 102, 72-80.
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