Nutrition and Mental Health

Elia Faa is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and an Accredited Nutritionist with over 30 years experience.  She has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Queensland and a Graduate Diploma of Nutrition and Dietetics from QUT.  Elia is currently working at several health and medical practices in Warwick, Queensland and consults to numerous community projects and a local Aged Care Facility. 

Listen to the podcast conversation to hear Elia explain: 

• why nutrition is so important for looking after mental health
• the factors that can impact nutrition and what you can do to minimise the downsides and maximise the benefits
• the difference in nutritional needs for people of different ages and stages of life
• what you should be eating for optimal health and how much 
• the pillars of health and well-being
• the truth about “super foods”
• reliable sources of information about nutrition 
• where to access online resources and local services that can help you with your nutritional choices 

MEDICARE UPDATE:
"Commencing 13 March 2020 and extending until 31 December 2021, new temporary MBS telehealth items have been made available to help reduce the risk of community transmission of COVID-19 and provide protection for patients and health care providers"
Taken from: COVID-19 Temporary MBS Allied Health Telehealth Services Frequently Asked Questions (Last updated: 25 June 2021)

RESOURCES and LINKS
Download a handout which includes a summary of the episode with the Top 3 Takeaways or Tips and a full list of the services and resources we referred to including an image of the food plate that Elia discusses in this episode.

Australian Guide to Healthy Eating
View the visual image of the plate of food that Elia discusses in the episode

Contact Kathryn Walton from Kathryn Walton Consulting and Outdoors is my Therapy

Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN
Use the clickable map to find mental health services in the region

Speak Out Loud has been supported through funding from the Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN

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