Mental Health and Diet

Do you struggle with low mood?

Did you know that 1 in 5 Americans suffer from mental illness? Depression is the number 1 reason for ill health and disability claims in America. In fact, mental health disorders cost the world economy $1 trillion in lost productivity a year. (WHO.)

And these numbers are from 2018. I’m sure the rates of mental health illness has skyrocketed since the closure of communities and connection.

There are genetic tendencies and wirings that cause mental illnesses but what if it’s more about food and less about something broken with our neurotransmitter uptake and regulation? After all, kids-turned-adults tend to eat the same way they did growing up.

So then, how much is it genetics and how much is it the food we fuel our bodies with?

I suffered with severe post-partum depression and was put on antidepressants, even antipsychotics. I rarely talk about it because it’s a very dark period in my life. But I’ve recently shared my story very openly. You can watch it here.