Mental Health
Explore the critical effects of the gut microbiome on mental health and its relevance to depression, anxiety, and herbal support.
€20
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10 minutes
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On-Demand, Self-Paced
What Is Mental Health?
Mental Health is the fourth and final module in the Gut Health Series. It explores the relationship between the gut microbiome and mental health, with a focus on how the microbiome may influence depression and anxiety.
Although much of the current evidence is still based mainly on animal studies, this module introduces the growing body of research linking the gut microbiome to mental wellbeing. It also discusses several herbs in relation to their effects on microbiota and mental health. The lecture is supported by audio and written text, making it flexible and easy to complete online.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Understand the relationship between the gut microbiome and mental health
- Recognise current evidence linking the microbiome with depression and anxiety
- Explain why the gut–brain connection is relevant to modern therapeutic thinking
- Identify how changes in the microbiome may influence emotional wellbeing
- Describe the relevance of selected herbs to microbiota and mental health
- Develop a broader perspective on gut health within integrative practice
Who This Module Is For
This module is designed for learners who want to understand the connection between gut health and mental wellbeing from a herbal and integrative medicine perspective.
- Health care professionals interested in the gut–brain connection
- Medical herbalists and integrative practitioners exploring mental wellbeing support
- Learners interested in depression, anxiety, and microbiome-related research
- Busy professionals looking for short, flexible CPD learning
- Anyone progressing through the Gut Health Series and wanting a more complete view of microbiome impact across body systems
This course is for professional herbal register members only
Part of the
Gut Health Series
Complete Course
Mental Health is the fourth and final module in the Gut Health Series, a 4-module learning series exploring the microbiome, host interaction, mechanisms, and mental health.
You can purchase this module on its own, or choose the complete course for a broader and more connected learning experience.
Module Overview
This module explores the relationship between the gut microbiome and mental health, focusing especially on depression and anxiety. It introduces the growing body of evidence suggesting that the microbiome may play an important role in emotional wellbeing and highlights why this topic is becoming increasingly relevant in integrative and evidence-informed healthcare.
The module also discusses several herbs in relation to their effects on microbiota and mental health. As the final lecture in the Gut Health Series, it helps learners connect gut health with broader therapeutic considerations, including mental and emotional wellbeing.
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Professionally Relevant Learning
This module forms part of ICTIM’s broader educational offering in herbal and integrative medicine and supports continued learning in gut health, general therapeutics, and evidence-informed practice.
I would highly recommend this course for anyone with an interest in a holistic approach to medicine. The course is well structured with a focus on practical applications. As a medical research scientist by trade, I chose this course in particular owing to two factors:
- The material is often backed by research verified information and
- The lecturers are practitioners with real life experience
The course itself is provided in a flexible online learning approach which works perfectly for me. I have a young family and a full time job and I find that the lecturers have been very approachable and flexible all the way through the course. I really enjoy this course and I really feel like I will be well prepared to take up a career in this field.
Explore the Gut–Mental Health Connection
Understand how the gut microbiome may influence depression, anxiety, and mental wellbeing through this short, flexible online module.
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Explore the Other Modules in This Course
All lectures in the series are presented using audio and written text.
