NUTRITION AND MENTAL HEALTH

People with mood problems may find benefit in becoming aware of their food and drink intake, and making step-by-step changes based on their findings. Research that specifically looks at nutrition and mood is still in its infancy, though the available studies do suggest strong causal links.
Introduction to Food and Mood

Mood disorders such as depression are often complex, varying from individual to individual. Diet choices will depend on a number of factors such as tastes, lifestyle, medications and state of health. For example, people prescribed lithium are advised to keep caffeine to a minimum, as it is known to increase lithium levels in the blood.

Mental health charity Mind points out that the psychological relationship between people and food is significant. For example, when people have tea or coffee, they may also socialize with friends, which may result in positive feelings. Such interactions are important to account for when considering how mood and food are connected.

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