Mental Health Research ANM 150 - PDF
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Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
Dr. Monique Aucoin ND MSc
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This document provides an overview of mental health research, focusing on a clinical trial related to dietary intervention and supplementation for generalized anxiety disorder. It outlines objectives, pre-assessment questions, and the background of the study, including potential mechanisms and participant details.
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MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH ANM 150 Dr. Monique Aucoin ND MSc OBJECTIVES Recognize some of the unique challenges of mental health research Learn about a current clinical trial taking place at CCNM Practice critically appraising an RCT related to mental health care PRE-ASSESSMENT What are some u...
MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH ANM 150 Dr. Monique Aucoin ND MSc OBJECTIVES Recognize some of the unique challenges of mental health research Learn about a current clinical trial taking place at CCNM Practice critically appraising an RCT related to mental health care PRE-ASSESSMENT What are some unique challenges of studying mental health? What are some obstacles? Barriers? Risk? Concerns? CURRENT CLINICAL TRIAL AT CCNM EASe-GAD: Eating And Supplementation for Generalized Anxiety Disorder BACKGROUND Mental illness is common Medication and psychotherapy: many benefit, but many do not (access, side effects, inadequate relief, hesitancy) Observational data: better quality diet → better mental health (causative??) Possible Mechanisms: omega-3/6 balance, adequate vitamins/minerals, adequate protein for NT synthesis, healthy blood sugar regulation Adults Moderate to severe depression Low baseline diet quality Randomization Control: Social support Intervention: personalized dietary advice, MI, Mindfulness, MED diet TRIAL DESIGN Pilot study Randomized, wait-list controlled study Primary Objectives: Assess feasibility and acceptability of this intervention in this population Secondary Objectives: look for signal of change in additional outcomes PARTICIPANTS Adults (18-65yoa), identify as women Diagnosis of GAD (mod to severe) Medication/supplements stable for 4+ weeks Baseline Omega Score
