The Intersection of Mental Health and Nutrition

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Nutrition is increasingly being recognized as a powerful tool in the prevention and treatment of a spectrum of mental health conditions, from anxiety to depression and beyond. Mental health conditions can profoundly affect students and the workforce, decreasing job performance and productivity, reducing dependability, and lowering energy levels. Improving outcomes on campus can increase community well-being.

This webinar was created in February 2024 as part of Well-being in Higher Education, a collaborative effort between 20+ higher education associations, designed to raise literacy for well-being among participating higher education professionals.

Dr. Heather Carrera, DCN, MS, CNS, CDN

Nutrition and Wellness Manager at Campus Auxiliary Services at SUNY Geneseo

SUNY Geneseo

Dr. Carrera is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, Functional Nutritionist, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Dietician Nutritionist, and a graduate of Maryland University of Integrative Health. She earned a Certified Nutrition Specialist designation (CNS) through the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists and completed her Masters of Science in Human Nutrition through the University of Bridgeport.  It was through her own health struggles that she began her academic interest in nutrition; using food as medicine to heal her own body fueled her passion for helping others. Now, she is dedicated to using research-based evidence to find food-based solutions to the health challenges faced by Geneseo students. 

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The Intersection of Mental Health and Nutrition
Recorded 02/27/2024  |  48 minutes  |   Closed captions available
Recorded 02/27/2024  |  48 minutes  |   Closed captions available Learn about the prevalence of mental health conditions on college campuses, the connection between nutrition and mental health, and how to support the health and well-being of the university community through nutritional programs and menus to improve mental health.
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