ON-DEMAND | 6 NBCC CE Hours | 6 CE Hours by the NASW, NH Chapter CE #4440A | $219 | 90 Day Access
Nutrition and mental health are deeply connected—but too often, they’re treated as separate conversations. In practice, they show up together every day: clients struggling with low energy, anxiety, mood shifts, disordered eating, chronic stress, or simply the challenge of caring for themselves in the midst of everything they’re carrying.
Training Objectives:
- Define integrative mental health care and describe the role of nutrition as one component of holistic treatment.
- Explain the concept of bioindividuality and identify key intake domains (cultural, metabolic, lifestyle) relevant to nutrition and mental health.
- Describe the impact of biological rhythms, hydration, and meal timing on mood, sleep, and emotional regulation.
- Explain the basic connection between gut health and mental health, including how digestion and microbiome function influence emotional well-being.
- Identify key micronutrients (e.g., B vitamins, magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, vitamin D) associated with mental health and recognize common clinical signs of deficiency that may warrant referral.
- Describe major dietary patterns supported by evidence (e.g., Mediterranean, anti-inflammatory, Brainbow diet) and ways to support clients in making accessible dietary changes.
- Summarize basic information about common supplements used to support mental health, including quality considerations, safety, and scope of practice.
- Apply psychoeducational strategies and motivational interviewing skills to integrate nutrition-related conversations into therapy sessions.
- Identify ethical and scope-of-practice boundaries and appropriate referral points to medical or nutrition professionals.
- Utilize practical worksheets, food-mood tracking tools, and psycho-educational materials to support clients in developing sustainable nutrition and lifestyle habits.
Instructor:
With over 23 years of experience, Jessica Pinkham, LICSW and integrative mental health leader specializing in trauma-informed, person-centered care for anxiety, depression, burnout, and life transitions. As a certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider, Jessica integrates holistic and nutritional perspectives to support whole-person wellness across diverse identities.
Accreditation:
Infinite Learning Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7977. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Infinite Learning Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
