The Connection Between Nutrition and Mental Health

Understanding Nutrition and Mental Health: A Conversation with Annabel Johnston (Dietitian)

For many people, struggles with food and eating are tied up with how they feel day to day. It’s common to use food as comfort, or to notice that mood dips when eating habits are out of balance. That’s why Dr Michelle Darragh sat down with Annabel Johnston, gut health Dietitian at Nutrition for Living, to explore the link between nutrition and mental health.

In this conversation, Michelle and Annabel discuss how food impacts energy, mood, and overall wellbeing. They also explore the role of emotional eating as a coping strategy, and the growing evidence around the gut–brain connection. Together, they highlight how dietitians and psychologists can work hand-in-hand to support both your mental and physical wellbeing.

If you have ever wondered whether nutrition could be playing a part in how you feel, this video is a great starting point to learn more.

Dr Michelle Darragh (Unburden Psychology) speaks with Annabel Johnston (Nutrition for Living) about the link between diet, mood, and mental health.

If you would like to learn more about Nutrition for Living, you can visit their website nutritionforliving.net. They are conveniently located in the same building as Unburden Psychology and are highly regarded for their expertise.

Your mind and body are deeply connected, and mental health doesn’t exist in isolation.

The way we eat, move, and manage stress all play a role in how we feel day to day. If you’re dealing with low mood, stress, emotional eating, or other challenges, you don’t have to figure it out alone. The team at Unburden Psychology is here to listen and provide help. Do not hesitate to reach out to us, to take the next step toward feeling better.