Overview

Diet is a crucial component of a client’s clinical profile. Few therapists, however, have any nutritional training, and many don’t know where to begin. This practical guide untangles the complex relationship between what we eat and the way we think, feel and interact with the world. Nutrition Essentials for Mental Health offers the principles and practices necessary to provide your clients with nutritional counselling for improved mood and mental health. Professionals are given tools like nutritional assessment templates for every client’s unique needs and history, as well as diet and supplement recommendations based on diagnosis, psychotropic deprescribing timelines and more. In this thoroughly updated second edition, readers will find new nutrient-dense recipes, the therapeutic benefits of psychobiotics, the influence of nutrition on mitochondrial functions, and updated research on the role of nutrition for mood disorders, anxiety, dementia and other mental health concerns. The book’s phase-based steps will allow clinicians to implement nutritional therapies into any kind of clinical practice, providing your clients with more effective, integrative treatment.

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""“Nutrition Essentials for Mental Health is an amazing guide to a deeper understanding of nutrients and food. With a perfect balance of clinical insight and practical guidance, it translates cutting-edge nutrition into everyday choices that are flexible for everyone, providing detailed protocols and action plans. A must-read for clinical professionals as well as anyone seeking to support emotional well-being through the healing power of the plate.”? "" -- Uma Naidoo, MD, author of Calm Your Mind with Food ""“Dr. Leslie Korn delivers an indispensable guide to the biochemical foundations of mental health. With deep expertise in nutritional psychiatry, she illuminates the critical role of micronutrients, amino acids, and gut health in mood and cognition. This book is a vital resource for clinicians seeking personalized, integrative approaches to healing beyond conventional treatments. A must-read for anyone dedicated to advancing mental health care.”? "" -- James Greenblatt MD, founder and CEO of Psychiatry Redefined, author of Finally Focused ""“Dr. Leslie Korn has a unique combination of expertise in trauma and integrative mental and physical health, yet she synthesizes her vast knowledge and wisdom into warm, down-to-earth, understandable, and practical learning material. Clinicians will be able to easily digest and immediately integrate these concepts into their practice as well as their personal well-being. This book is a must-have on every integrative trauma clinician’s bookshelf!”? "" -- Laura Reagan, LCSW-C, integrative and somatic trauma therapist, host of Therapy Chat and Trauma Chat podcasts, and creator of Trauma Therapist Network ""“In this fully updated second edition, Leslie Korn, PhD, offers mental health professionals a comprehensive, evidence-based roadmap to the powerful role of nutrition in emotional well-being. With clear dietary and health assessment tools, current research, and real-world case studies, this trusted guide addresses psychotropic medication concerns and explores the therapeutic use of herbs and food. It also includes essential guidance on legal considerations for nutrition assessment per state.”? "" -- Judith Pentz, MD, associate professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, University of New Mexico, and author of Cleanse Your Body, Reveal Your Soul

""Nutrition Essentials for Mental Health is an amazing guide to a deeper understanding of nutrients and food. With a perfect balance of clinical insight and practical guidance, it translates cutting-edge nutrition into everyday choices that are flexible for everyone, providing detailed protocols and action plans. A must-read for clinical professionals as well as anyone seeking to support emotional well-being through the healing power of the plate."" -- Uma Naidoo, MD, author of Calm Your Mind with Food ""Dr. Leslie Korn delivers an indispensable guide to the biochemical foundations of mental health. With deep expertise in nutritional psychiatry, she illuminates the critical role of micronutrients, amino acids, and gut health in mood and cognition. This book is a vital resource for clinicians seeking personalized, integrative approaches to healing beyond conventional treatments. A must-read for anyone dedicated to advancing mental health care."" -- James Greenblatt, MD, founder and CEO of Psychiatry Redefined, author of Finally Focused ""Dr. Leslie Korn has a unique combination of expertise in trauma and integrative mental and physical health, yet she synthesizes her vast knowledge and wisdom into warm, down-to-earth, understandable, and practical learning material. Clinicians will be able to easily digest and immediately integrate these concepts into their practice as well as their personal well-being. This book is a must-have on every integrative trauma clinician’s bookshelf!"" -- Laura Reagan, LCSW-C, integrative and somatic trauma therapist, host of Therapy Chat and Trauma Chat podcasts, and creator of Trauma Therapist Network ""In this fully updated second edition, Leslie Korn, PhD, offers mental health professionals a comprehensive, evidence-based roadmap to the powerful role of nutrition in emotional well-being. With clear dietary and health assessment tools, current research, and real-world case studies, this trusted guide addresses psychotropic medication concerns and explores the therapeutic use of herbs and food. It also includes essential guidance on legal considerations for nutrition assessment per state."" -- Judith Pentz, MD, associate professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, University of New Mexico, and author of Cleanse Your Body, Reveal Your Soul

Author Information

Leslie Korn, PhD, MPH, LMHC, is a traumatologist specializing in integrative medicine. Author of ten books, she trains and supervises clinicians in mental health nutrition and has worked with Indigenous communities in Mexico for 50 years. James Lake, MD, is on the clinical faculty at the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. He practices in Central California.

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