Georgia Ede, M.D., National Expert on Connection between Nutrition and Mental & Physical Health, to Speak in Norwalk

Georgia Ede, M.D., National Expert on Connection between Nutrition and Mental & Physical Health, to Speak in Norwalk

May 23, 2016 (Fairfield County, CT)—The Southwest Regional Mental Health Board (SWRMHB) is pleased to sponsor Dr. Georgia Ede, a practicing psychiatrist and nutrition consultant from Smith College, for two workshops at Norwalk City Hall on Thursday, May 26th. Dr. Ede writes and speaks nationally about the connection between nutrition and both mental and physical health.

Dr. Ede’s work with patients whose diagnoses have included bipolar disorder, migraine headaches, ADHD, IBS, panic disorder, CFS, eating disorders, and more, as well as her personal experiences, have convinced her that what one eats has a critical influence on mental health, not only physical health. She is one of a growing number of physicians around the world who have come to believe that everyone who applies the truth about nutrition science to their diet can experience major improvements in their own health and mental well-being.

Dr. Ede’s first workshop, “A Nutritional Approach to Mental Illness,” will take place from 2:00-5:00pm on May 26 at Norwalk City Hall and is geared towards behavioral health providers. She will discuss the important role nutrition plays in preventing and managing mental illness. She will explain the functions of different nutrients in the brain, investigate the impact of sugar on brain health, and review the research on the research on the relationship between diet and mental health disorders. Continuing Education credits are available for social workers and counselors, though anyone can attend. To register, please contact the Southwest Regional Mental Health Board at info@swrmhb.org or call 203-840-1187.

Dr. Ede’s second workshop, “Brain Food: How What You Eat Affects Your Mental Health,” is aimed at the general public and will take place from 6:30-8:30pm on May 26 at Norwalk City Hall. Dr. Ede will offer evidence-based nutrition information and advice to improve one’s mental and physical and physical health. Her discussion will cover what science reveals about food and mental health, how nutrients and sugar work in the brain, and how to eat a brain-healthy diet on a tight budget and a tight schedule.

The Southwest Regional Mental Health Board is offering these programs at no cost to the public as part of the community education programming for Mental Health Awareness Month.

About the Southwest Regional Mental Health Board:

SWRMHB is a nonprofit community advisory council dedicated to ensuring a high-quality mental health system that promotes recovery and wellbeing for the residents of southwestern Connecticut. SWRMHB represents and serves the communities of Bridgeport, Darien, Easton, Fairfield, Greenwich, Monroe, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Stratford, Trumbull, Weston, Westport, and Wilton. For more information visit the organization’s