Mood, Food, & Meds in Psychiatric Care

By Kimmer Collison-RisMSN, FNP-BC, WOCN, MS CAM

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Mood vs Anxiety Disorders

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Nutrition & Anxiety

• Carbohydrate – Leptin, cortisol/adrenaline

• Blood sugar imbalance– Insulin, carbohydrates, mg,

B-vites

• Protein & amino acids

• Digestive disturbances

• Food sensitivities/allergies

• Dehydration

• Pyroluria

• Anemia– Iron, B6, &/or B12

• Mineral deficiencies– Mg, Fe, iodine, zinc

• Self-medicating– Food/drinks

• Cravings– Chocoloate, mg

• Dietary fat intake– Low fats, EFA deficiency, fat

soluable vitamins

Moods Influenced by FoodNutrient Mood Affect Food Source

Carbohydrate Produces calm feeling Organic potatoesOrganic beans, peas, & cornOrganic whole grains

Protein Enhances alertnessBoosts motivation

Organic/hormone free meatWild-caught, non-farmed fishOrganic/hormone free/free range poultryFree range/hormone free eggsNon-GMO beans, nuts, & seeds

Omega-3 Fatty Acid Quiets cravingsProduces calm feeling

Wild-caught deep sea salmon, sardenes,mackerel, & herringFlax seedswalnuts

B Complex+ B6+B12+Folate

Improves memory & concentrationRegulates moodControls emotionsImproves sleep

Organic potatoesClams, oysters, wild-caught fishOrganic/hormone free/free range meatOrganic non-pasteurized cheese & milkOrganic non-GMO Broccoli, spinach, collardsOrganic 100% whole grains

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Magnesium • Anxiety-stress antidote

• Relaxation mineral

• Crampy, stiff, tight muscles

• Bone, muscle, brain

• Energy

• Muscle relaxant

• Insomnia

• ADD

• Anal spasms

• Fibromyalgia

• Diabetes

• HTN

• Irritable bowel

• Irritable bladder

• Linked to high creative protein

Omega Essential Fatty Acid Types

Omega 3 EFA’s Benefits

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Foods & Anxiety

• Link: using supplements to help with psych symptoms

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wP1xFcXFZo

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Psych Meds vs Aromatherapy

Chamomile• used for :

– Anti-inflammatory

– Fighting anxiety and depression

– Natural allergy fighter (hay fever)

– Natural arthritis cure and rheumatic pain reliever

– Gastrointestinal disorders treatment

– Hemorrhoids home remedy

– Insomnia treatment

– Muscle spasms treatment

– PMS natural remedy and other menstrual disorders

– Skin disorders

– Ulcers

– Wound treatment

-Contains a high level of disease-fighting antioxidants (terpenoids & flavonoids)

-Has almost no known negative side effects

Lavender

• Used for treatment for anxiety and depression

• therapeutic use in aromatherapy is for relief of mild anxiety

• used internally for mood imbalances:– anxiety,

– insomnia,

– gastrointestinal distress (ie: IBS)

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“Lavender oil aromatherapy has been shown to be effective in the management of anxiety and depression and small and medium-sized controlled and uncontrolled clinical trials. ”

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Re: anxiety and

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Stress…

Stress…

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Stress & Nutrient Deficiency

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How to Reduce Stress

• Avoid trying to be perfect

• Change your negative self-talk to positive affirmations

• Use positive conflict resolution

• Communicate positively

• Develop optimism

• Avoid over-analyzing

• Avoid overscheduling

• Practice self-love

• Learn to say “no”/set boundaries

• Express your feelings creatively through– Journaling

– Musical expression

– Artistic expression

– Creative Writing

Citations• Appleton, J (2012). Lavender Oil for Anxiety and Depression: Review of the literature on the

safety and efficacy of lavender. Natural Medicine Journal: February 2012 Vol. 4 Issue 2. Retrieved from https://www.naturalmedicinejournal.com/journal/2012-02/lavender-oil-anxiety-and-depression-0

• Chamomile Benefits: Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Cancer (2017). Retrieved fromhttps://draxe.com/chamomile-benefits/

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• Neurowiki 2013 - Wikidot-

• http://pt.slideshare.net/rbrogden/overview-of-psychotropic-medications

• Tutorvista.com (2017). Omega 3 EFA benefits. Retrieved from http://chemistry.tutorvista.com/biochemistry/omega-3-fatty-acids.html