A New Clinical Tool for Implementing Dietary Modifications in the Treatment of Mental Disorders
Diet is an important modifiable risk factor in the development and progression of mental health disorders; however, diet counselling is infrequently part of mental health care delivery. Naturopathic doctors have an opportunity to play a lead role in addressing this gap. In this course, participants will learn about the evidence connecting dietary patterns and constituents with the development of mental disorders and the recent clinical trials in the field of nutritional psychiatry. Dr. Aucoin, ND will introduce a new patient handout and clinician guide designed to help clinicians facilitate dietary counselling with patients who experience mental illness. This tool was developed and tested by a team of NDs and psychiatrists. You receive a fillable PDF of the resources, as well bonus video content from Dr. Aucoin, ND on clinical pearls for using nutrition in supporting mental health with patients. Original Air Date: March 23, 2022
This course is approved for 2 General Category A Credits with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO). Upon completion of the course you will receive your CE certificate.
Course Details
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Instructors
Dr. Monique Aucoin, ND
Dr. Monique Aucoin ND is a naturopathic doctor and research fellow at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Her clinical and research interests are focused on the role of diet in the treatment and prevention of mental illness. She has been involved in a range of systematic reviews, case reports and RCTs using natural health products and she is passionate about supporting naturopathic doctors and students in engaging with evidence. One of the leading Canadian researches in the area of nutritional psychiatry, Dr. Aucoin co-developed and tested the worksheet which will be presented in the session. (LaChance L, Aucoin M, Cooley K. Design and pilot evaluation of an evidence-based worksheet and clinician guide to facilitate nutrition counselling for patients with severe mental illness. BMC psychiatry. 2021 Dec;21(1):1-1)