“LET FOOD BE THY MEDICINE.” – Hippocrates
Our very own Registered Dietitian (RD) and psychiatric Physician Associate (PA-C), Erin Colvard, utilized her >13 years in clinical dietetics, combined with additional training in nutritional psychiatry, and custom-built online courses anyone can take.
Through these general overview courses, anyone can learn how to optimize their nutrition to best support their brain and body. In many cases, this can help bridge the gap between where our effort, willpower, therapy, and even medication can take us, and where we ultimately want to be.
The courses below are not intended to replace medication management. Rather, these courses teach crucial building blocks to set your brain and body up for success on your path toward best mental health.
While some of the courses are specific to a diagnostic spectrum, we STRONGLY recommend that you first learn “the basics,” as well as macronutrients and micronutrients. The best house is built upon a solid foundation. Translation: you will garner the most out of a diagnosis-specific course if you first understand and implement these foundational, core concepts.
Online Nutritional Psychiatry Courses
Nutrition & You: Understanding the Basics
Macronutrients
Nutrition for Anxiety & Its Symptoms
Nutrition for Depression & Its Symptoms
Nutrition for ADHD & Its Symptoms
Should you wish to become our patient and obtain truly personalized, one-on-one care, we would love to have you! To become a patient of either of our providers, we kindly invite you to inquire here.
Educational Content Disclaimer
The nutritional psychiatry lectures and courses offered on this page are provided for general educational and informational purposes only. They are not medical advice. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any psychiatric, medical, or nutritional condition.
Viewing, purchasing, or completing these courses does not create a patient–provider relationship between you and Erin Colvard, Pinnacle Psychiatry, or any of its clinicians. This is the case whether you are a current, former, or prospective patient of this practice. No individualized clinical assessment, diagnosis, or treatment recommendation is made through this content.
This content is not a substitute for a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, individualized medical care, or the advice of your own qualified health care provider. Always seek the guidance of a licensed, qualified health professional with any questions regarding a medical or psychiatric condition. You should also seek their guidance before making any changes to your diet, supplements, medications, or treatment plan.
If you are experiencing a medical or psychiatric emergency, do not rely on this content. Call 911, go to your nearest emergency department, or call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
The information presented reflects general principles in nutritional psychiatry as of the date of publication. As such, it may not reflect the most current research or be appropriate for your individual circumstances. Individual results vary, and no outcome is guaranteed or implied.
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