Microbiome and Depression
The gut-brain axis is an intricate relationship that introduces emerging complexities in mental health. Dive into this article to deepen your understanding and gain practical strategies to support patients through gut-focused care.
Course Details
Overview
Discover the powerful connection between the gut and brain—and its growing impact on mental health. This article explores how imbalances in the gut microbiome can disrupt neurotransmitters, drive inflammation, and contribute to depression. You’ll uncover emerging, evidence-informed interventions to support both gut and mental health outcomes that will equip you with practical insights to educate patients and encourage evidence-based care.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Describe how the gut microbiome affects mental health
- Explain how dysbiosis contributes to depression
- Identify gut-focused interventions that may reduce symptoms
Presented by:
Debra Rose Wilson, PhD, MSN, RN, AHN-BC, CHT, SGAHN, andLeslie Binford, DNP, RN, PMHNP-BC
The authors work at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee. Debra Rose Wilson is Chair of Excellence and a professor at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee, and contributing faculty at Walden University. Leslie Binford is an assistant professor at Austin Peay State University.
