Mind-Body Connection: Understanding the Impact of Diet and Lifestyle

This training has been approved, by the NASW Michigan chapter, for four hours of continuing education in social work and will approach mental health from a whole body perspective by understanding the roots of symptoms vs diagnoses. It will start with a general definition of mental health, and factors that influence it. The presentation will cover the following topics:

• how chronic stress affects the mind, body and cognition

• effects of cortisol and inflammation

• how to better manage mental health

• what constitutes a balanced life

• role of the vagus nerve and the autonomic nervous system

• importance of calming your body and being kind to yourself

• diet/nutrition and the importance of the microbiome

• the standard American diet vs a balanced diet

• role of neurotransmitters

• estrogen and the brain

• understanding sugar in diets

• good carbs, different kinds of fat and the importance of protein

• implementing lifestyle changes by improving diet, sleep, and exercise

• ideas to balance life and the importance of self-care

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Kirtland Community College M-TEC, 60 Livingston Boulevard, Gaylord, United States

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