When deciding whether to start using a psychotropic medication such as an antidepressant, there is often concern over whether this choice will become a life-long sentence and what the consequences could be if the medication is later discontinued.

Learn about the 10 most common nutrient deficiencies linked to depression and the foods that can be incorporated into your diet to address them.

Could a high fat, low carb diet be an effective approach to dementia prevention and care? Rates of dementia are the highest they have ever been and scientists are still looking for a cure. In this article we explore how a ketogenic diet may be an effective integrative treatment for this debilitating disease.

At least 25% of Americans are deficient in Vitamin D. Find out why vitamin D is important for your mental health and how to meet the recommended daily dose. While sunlight provides the most vitamin D naturally, too much sun exposure provides its own risks and so many people turn to vitamin D supplements.

As an integrative child psychiatrist, Dr. Beata Lewis often considers diet and nutrition when treating clients for a range of mental health issues. Here, she discusses current research that is solidifying the connection between mood and food among children.

If you're really trying to get a handle on your anger, you may want to take a closer look at your diet.

However, recent studies show that the benefits of probiotics extend well beyond digestion: probiotics can also have a positive impact on mental health and may be a valuable addition to the tool box of psychiatrists and psychotherapists who care about holistic care. 

Many of the foods that dominate the modern American diet have never before been encountered in the course of human evolution, and recent studies show that our bodies have not been able to keep pace with the rapid changes.

I see many patient with cancer and family members of individuals with cancer, who spend a lot of time thinking about what they did wrong or what they could have done differently to not get...