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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Mental Health and Nutrition programme will benefit health professionals who work with mental health patients or individuals who struggle with low moods, stress, and anxiety. The course will aid practitioners who support other people going through mental health challenges. Even if you are just curious about the relationship between brain health and food, you will find this programme useful and enjoyable.

Professor Julia Rucklidge of the University of Canterbury has developed the Mental Health and Nutrition course. The curriculum is based on her world-class research on the relationship between mental well-being and nutrition. The programme will prove, with substantial evidence, that by eating better and taking additional nutrients whenever necessary, most people can improve their mental health.

In the Mental Health and Nutrition online course, Professor Rucklidge and other nutrition, psychology, and toxicology experts will teach students. Learners will get familiar with the history of treating mental health issues using food. The curriculum also emphasises things to consider when making dietary choices and the need to include micronutrients, minerals, and vitamins in our diet to better brain function. There are two enrolment options for this programme; paid and free. In the free mode, the learners can access the course only for a limited duration.

The Highlights

Free learning
Six-week course
English transcripts
Self-paced learning
2-4 hours per week
Introductory level course
University of Canterbury course
Shareable certificate available for purchase

Programme Offerings

Free learning
Six-week Course
English Transcripts
Self-paced learning
2-4 Hours Per Week
Introductory Level Course
University of Canterbury Course
Shareable Certificate Available for Purchase

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 12372	yes	University of Canterbury, Christchurch

Candidates can apply to the Mental Health and Nutrition online course and learn for free.
But if they wish to get certified, they must purchase the shareable completion certificate.

Mental Health and Nutrition programme fee structure

Training	Fees
Mental Health and Nutrition programme	NA.
Certification Fee	Rs. 12,317

Eligibility Criteria

A background in science is preferable, but it is not compulsory.
Students can pay for the Mental Health and Nutrition certificate after completing the training.

What you will learn

Knowledge of nutrition

After completing the Mental Health and Nutrition training programme, candidates should be able to:

Understand the recent changes in our food supply
Identify the components of food that affect mental health
Identify dietary patterns that help maximise nutrient density
Draw a connection between dietary choices and mental health
Identify the right time to consume additional nutrients to alleviate mental health suffering
Identify environmental and individual factors that affect the supply of nutrients to the brain
Dissect the recent paradigm shift of addressing mental health challenges using broad-spectrum micronutrients

Who it is for

Clinical PsychologistPsychiatrist

The Mental Health and Nutrition programme is for health professionals dealing with people struggling with mental health challenges. Practitioners helping individuals struggling with anxiety, stress, and low moods, or those who support other people going through mental health issues will learn a lot from the training. People curious about the relationship between brain health and the food they consume will benefit from this course.

Admission Details

Step 1: Visit the official edX website and browse through their course catalogue to find the Mental Health and Nutrition course. To access the course page directly, click on the link below. https://www.edx.org/course/mental-health-and-nutrition

Step 2: Click on the ‘Enroll’ button.

Step 3: Create an account or register using Facebook/Google/Apple/Microsoft. If you already have an edX account, enter your credentials and sign in.

Step 4: Follow the instructions as they come, and enter the requisite information to complete the application process.

Application Details

While applying to the Mental Health and Nutrition online course, candidates need not fill out a registration form. Start an edX account and join this course for free. They can also use their existing Facebook/Google/Apple/Microsoft account to register.

The Syllabus

Instructors

University of Canterbury, Christchurch Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What prior knowledge do I need for this course?

Having a science background will help you, but it is not a requirement.

2: Is this course only for mental health professionals?

No. If you or someone you know, is struggling with anxiety, stress, or low moods, you will find this course useful. Also, people who are generally curious about the relationship between food and mental well-being can enroll.

3: Who is the course educator?

The instructor for this course is Professor Julia Rucklidge from the University of Canterbury. She has done extensive research on the relationship between nutrition and mental health.

4: Is this a long-term course?

No, this course is just six weeks long.

5: How many hours in a week do I need to study to complete this course?

To complete this course, you need to study 2-4 hours a week.