The Role of Nutrition in Mental Wellbeing and Integrated Care as a Strategy for Improvement

Join us Monday, Aug. 11, 1-2:30 p.m. ET, to explore the critical connection between nutrition and mental health. In The Role of Nutrition in Mental Wellbeing and Integrated Care as a Strategy for Improvement, experts will discuss how nutritional patterns influence mental and physical wellbeing. They’ll also review strategies to address nutrition-related conditions, such as metabolic syndrome, as part of integrated care and prevention efforts.  

Participants will leave this webinar able to:  

• Describe health morbidity and mortality data for people with serious mental illness. 
• Consider the roles of integrated care team members and explore opportunities to improve nutrition.  
• Describe the link between physical and mental health, nutrition and overall wellbeing.  
• Understand the connection between nutrition and cognitive functioning and prescription drug efficacy. 
• Discuss metabolic syndrome, including its risk factors, prevention strategies and treatment options.  
• Identify barriers and practical strategies for improving health within integrated care. 

Panelists:  

• Sheri Dawson, RN, BS, Senior Behavioral Health Advisor, National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD)
• Brian Sims, MD, Senior Director of Medical and Behavioral Health, NASMHPD
• Justin Volpe, Senior Peer Support Coordinator, NASMHPD 

This virtual session is supported by the Center of Excellence for Integrated Health Solutions, funded by a grant award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. If you have questions about these sessions, please contact Integration@TheNationalCouncil.org.