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Anti-Inflammatory Diets and Mental Health

| M. L. Sprengel et al. | PMC / NIH | 2026

Anti-inflammatory eating patterns, including Mediterranean- and DASH-style diets, are reviewed as possible ways to reduce inflammation that may influence depression, anxiety, and overall mental well-being.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Mental Disorders

| K. Fleig et al. | PMC / NIH | 2026

This review examines omega-3 fatty acids as nutrients that may help prevent or reduce depressive symptoms, while emphasizing that evidence varies by condition, dose, and study design.
Ultra-Processed Foods and Mental Health in Children

| A. Georgiou et al. | PMC / NIH | 2026

The article reviews links between ultra-processed foods and poorer mental health outcomes in children, including higher risks of depressive symptoms and related emotional difficulties.
Association of Dietary Patterns and Healthy Diet Scores With Depression and Anxiety

| X. Liu et al. | PMC / NIH | 2026

This study connects healthier dietary scores with better mental health indicators, adding evidence that broad diet quality may matter for anxiety and depression risk.
Association Between Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Depression, Stress, and Anxiety in Adolescent Girls

| A. Jafari et al. | PMC / NIH | 2026

The study reports that higher ultra-processed food intake is associated with elevated odds of depression, stress, and anxiety among adolescent girls.
Nourishing the Brain or the Mood? Dietary Omega-3s and Mental Health

| J. Orłowski et al. | PMC / NIH | 2025

This article examines diets rich in omega-3 sources such as fish, seafood, nuts, and seeds, and their relationship to depression and stress scores.
A Systematic Review of Diet and Adolescent Mental Health

| J. E. Tucker et al. | PMC / NIH | 2025

This review finds consistent associations between poor diet quality and greater depressive or anxiety symptoms in adolescents, while healthier dietary patterns are linked with better outcomes.
The Biological Relationship Among Depression, Vitamins B9 and B12

| R. Soriano-Gonzalez et al. | PMC / NIH | 2025

The article reviews how deficiencies in folate and vitamin B12 may affect neurotransmitter production and contribute to depressive symptoms.
Association of Vitamin D With Depression Prevalence in U.S. Adults

| C. Huang et al. | PMC / NIH | 2025

This study explores the complex relationship between vitamin D status and depressive symptoms, suggesting that adequate vitamin D may be one factor in mental health.
Effect of Dietary Diversity on Depression and Mental Health

| A. Nazarian et al. | PMC / NIH | 2025

The article examines dietary diversity as a modifiable lifestyle factor that may help explain differences in depression risk and mental health outcomes.
The Association Between Ultra-Processed Foods and Severe Depression

| N. Abdollahpour et al. | PMC / NIH | 2025

This study links higher ultra-processed food intake with increased odds of severe depression, especially among women, while noting that more research is needed.
The Gut-Brain Axis and Mental Health

| S. Patil et al. | PMC / NIH | 2025

The review explains how dietary choices influence the gut microbiome and may affect emotional, cognitive, and neurological health through the gut-brain axis.
Associations of Dietary Inflammatory and Antioxidant Indices With Mental Health Indicators

| M. E. Ç. Dazıroğlu et al. | PMC / NIH | 2025

This study looks at how inflammatory and antioxidant qualities of diet relate to depression, anxiety, and other mental health indicators.
Ultra-Processed Food Consumption Is Linked to Quality of Life and Mental Health

| Y. E. Öztürk et al. | PMC / NIH | 2025

The article connects higher ultra-processed food consumption with worse quality-of-life and mental health measures, including depressive status.
Food Consumption Associated With Depression, Anxiety and Stress

| M. E. R. José et al. | PMC / NIH | 2025

This study reports that fresh or minimally processed foods are associated with lower likelihood of depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms.
Gut Microbiome, Diet and Depression

| L. Clerici et al. | PMC / NIH | 2025

The review explores relationships among gut microbiota, dietary patterns, and depression, highlighting the growing importance of nutrition in mental health research.

| N. Randeni et al. | PMC / NIH | 2025

This review summarizes recent findings connecting dietary components, beneficial gut microbiota changes, and reduced depressive symptoms.
Association Between Major Dietary Patterns and Mental Health

| E. Fayyazi et al. | PMC / NIH | 2024

The article studies how major dietary patterns relate to depression, anxiety, and stress, treating diet modification as a potentially useful public-health tool.
Diet Interventions for Depression

| H. M. Staudacher et al. | PMC / NIH | 2024

This review summarizes dietary patterns studied for preventing or treating depressive symptoms, including Mediterranean-style diets and other structured interventions.
Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Depression

| A. Serefko et al. | PMC / NIH | 2024

The review weighs mixed evidence on omega-3 treatment for depression, noting that some studies show symptom reductions while others find limited benefit.
An Anti-Inflammatory Diet and Its Potential Benefit for Mental Health

| S. M. van Zonneveld et al. | PMC / NIH | 2024

This article explains how fruits, vegetables, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds may support mental health by lowering inflammatory burden.
Ultra-Processed Foods and Mental Health

| D. A. Wiss et al. | PMC / NIH | 2024

The review discusses evidence linking ultra-processed foods with adverse mental health outcomes, especially depression and depressive symptoms.
A Narrative Review of Healthy Dietary Patterns and Depression

| X. A. Apostolakopoulou et al. | PMC / NIH | 2024

This review examines Mediterranean, vegetarian, and other healthy dietary patterns in relation to depression and broader mental health.
Nutritional Modulation of the Gut-Brain Axis

| M. M. del Portillo et al. | PMC / NIH | 2024

The article reviews how nutrition, inflammation, the gut microbiome, depression, and anxiety interact through gut-brain communication.
Fiber Intake and Fiber Intervention in Depression and Anxiety

| H. Aslam et al. | PMC / NIH | 2023

This review explains how dietary fiber may influence depression and anxiety by shaping the microbiota-gut-brain axis.
Gut Microbiota in Anxiety and Depression

| A. Kumar et al. | PMC / NIH | 2023

The article reviews evidence connecting anxiety and depression with the microbial communities living in the gastrointestinal system.
The Role of Gut Microbiota in Anxiety, Depression, and Other Mental Disorders

| R. G. Xiong et al. | PMC / NIH | 2023

This review highlights dietary components such as probiotics, prebiotics, and plant foods that may support mental health through the gut microbiota.
The Role of Diet on the Gut Microbiome, Mood and Happiness

| S. E. Martin et al. | PMC / NIH | 2023

The study examines how diet composition relates to gut microbiome differences and reported mood, anxiety, depression, and happiness.
The Associations of Dietary Patterns With Depressive Symptoms

| H. Chen et al. | PMC / NIH | 2023

This article treats diet as an increasingly recognized mental health risk factor and studies how dietary patterns relate to depressive symptoms.
Omega-3 Supplements in the Prevention and Treatment of Depression and Anxiety

| N. M. Reily et al. | PMC / NIH | 2023

The review finds that omega-3 supplements may reduce depression and anxiety symptoms in some adults, especially as an adjunct to antidepressant treatment.
Dietary Nutrient Deficiencies and Risk of Depression

| M. Zielińska et al. | PMC / NIH | 2023

This review connects low intakes of B vitamins, folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 with higher depressive symptoms.
Folate and Its Significance in Depressive Disorders

| T. Liwinski et al. | PMC / NIH | 2023

The article reviews folic acid and related compounds as possible contributors to depression prevention and treatment strategies.
Magnesium Supplementation and Depression

| M. Moabedi et al. | PMC / NIH | 2023

This review suggests magnesium supplementation may benefit depression symptoms, while calling for larger and stronger randomized trials.
The Effect of Mediterranean Diet Instructions on Depression and Mental Well-Being

| N. Radkhah et al. | PMC / NIH | 2023

The study reports indications that Mediterranean diet guidance may improve weight and mental well-being.
Correlation Between Vitamin B12 and Mental Health in Children

| Y. Tan et al. | PMC / NIH | 2023

This article investigates vitamin B12 levels and mental health in children, showing that nutrient status can be complicated and context-dependent.
Nutrition and Mental Health: A Review of Current Knowledge

| M. Grajek et al. | PMC / NIH | 2022

This broad review asks how lifestyle and nutrition affect mental health and whether specific food ingredients may have protective psychological effects.
Association Between Dietary Habits and Depression

| R. Selvaraj et al. | PMC / NIH | 2022

The article reviews evidence that healthy dietary practices are linked with fewer depression symptoms, while noting uncertainty about which elements matter most.
Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Mental Health

| M. M. Lane et al. | PMC / NIH | 2022

This systematic review reports that greater ultra-processed food consumption is associated with higher odds of depressive and anxiety symptoms.
Dietary Inflammatory Potential and the Incidence of Depression and Anxiety

| X. Li et al. | PMC / NIH | 2022

This study reports that pro-inflammatory diets are associated with higher risks of depression and anxiety.
Consumption of Omega-3 and Depressive Episodes in Adults

| R. C. S. Chaves et al. | PMC / NIH | 2022

The study assesses whether omega-3 consumption is linked with maintaining mental health and reducing depressive episode incidence in adults.
Dietary Zinc Intake and Depression

| B. Hu et al. | PMC / NIH | 2022

This article examines dietary zinc intake as a possible modifier in the relationship between vitamin A status and depression.
Is Vitamin D Important in Anxiety or Depression?

| Ş. Akpınar et al. | PMC / NIH | 2022

The review evaluates vitamin D’s possible role in anxiety and depression, while distinguishing biological plausibility from clinical certainty.
Diet and the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis

| K. Berding et al. | PMC / NIH | 2021

This review explains how diet shapes the gut microbiota, which has emerged as an important pathway in brain processes and behavior.
The Impact of Nutrients on Mental Health and Well-Being

| M. Muscaritoli et al. | PMC / NIH | 2021

The article reviews nutrients that may help preserve brain function and mental well-being, partly through effects on inflammation and stress biology.
Association Between Vitamin D Supplementation and Mental Health

| D. Guzek et al. | PMC / NIH | 2021

This review finds mixed evidence for vitamin D supplementation in depression but suggests possible mental health benefits in some contexts.
The Influence of Vitamin D Intake and Status on Mental Health in Children

| D. Głąbska et al. | PMC / NIH | 2021

The study reviews vitamin D status in children and adolescents, including associations with depression, well-being, and symptom improvement.
Role of Dietary Factors in the Prevention and Treatment of Depression

| Y. Xu et al. | PMC / NIH | 2021

This umbrella review evaluates dietary factors such as zinc and other nutrients for their possible role in depression prevention and treatment.
Consumption of Dietary Fiber in Relation to Psychological Disorders

| F. Saghafian et al. | PMC / NIH | 2021

The study examines dietary fiber intake in relation to depression, anxiety, and psychological distress in a large adult population.
Depression and Vegetarians

| S. Berkins et al. | PMC / NIH | 2021

This article studies depression among vegetarians and considers whether B6, B12, and folate status may influence mental health and brain structure.
Effect of Magnesium and Vitamin B6 Supplementation on Stress

| L. Noah et al. | PMC / NIH | 2021

The study suggests magnesium may help with stress-associated mood and anxiety symptoms, with vitamin B6 considered as a related nutrient.
Mediterranean Diet and Its Benefits on Health and Mental Health

| A. Ventriglio et al. | PMC / NIH | 2020

This article reviews the Mediterranean diet’s benefits for physical and mental health, including its relevance to depression research.
Food and Mood: How Do Diet and Nutrition Affect Mental Wellbeing?

| J. Firth et al. | PMC / NIH | 2020

The article summarizes evidence that healthy eating patterns such as the Mediterranean diet are associated with better mental health than Western-style diets.
Nutrition and Behavioral Health Disorders

| P. M. Kris-Etherton et al. | PMC / NIH | 2020

This article discusses diet as a modifiable risk factor for depression and reviews nutrients involved in stress regulation and mental health.
The Role of Gut Microbiota in Dietary Interventions for Depression and Anxiety

| T. L. K. Bear et al. | PMC / NIH | 2020

The review explains how diet, depression, anxiety, and the microbiome-gut-brain axis may interact, while warning that the relationship is complex and bidirectional.
Examining the Role of Anxiety and Depression in Dietary Intake

| M. M. Keck et al. | PMC / NIH | 2020

The study examines how anxiety and depression relate to dietary intake and eating behaviors among college students.
Healthy Eating, Physical Activity, and Sleep Hygiene for Mental Health

| M. Briguglio et al. | PMC / NIH | 2020

This article connects healthy eating, movement, and sleep hygiene with prevention and management of neuropsychiatric disorders.
Vitamin B12 Supplementation and Depression

| P. Sangle et al. | PMC / NIH | 2020

The review considers whether vitamin B12 supplementation may help prevent or improve depression, especially when deficiency is present.
Magnesium Status and Stress

| G. Pickering et al. | PMC / NIH | 2020

This review describes a possible vicious cycle between stress and magnesium status, with low magnesium linked to neurological and psychiatric disorders.
Vitamin D and Depression in Women

| M. S. Boulkrane et al. | PMC / NIH | 2020

The mini-review explores associations between vitamin D deficiency and poorer mental health in women, including depression and psychotic disorders.
Stress, Depression, Diet, and the Gut Microbiota

| A. Madison et al. | PMC / NIH | 2019

This article reviews how stress, diet, gut bacteria, and depression may influence one another, including possible effects of probiotics.
The Effects of Dietary Improvement on Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety

| J. Firth et al. | PMC / NIH | 2019

This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials assesses whether dietary interventions improve depression and anxiety symptoms.
The Gut Microbiome and Mental Health

| M. I. Butler et al. | PMC / NIH | 2019

The review explains what the gut microbiome is and how it may communicate with the brain to affect psychological function.
A Prospective Analysis of Dietary Fiber Intake and Mental Health

| S. Ramin et al. | PMC / NIH | 2019

The study examines dietary fiber as a nutrient that may affect depression risk through the gut microbiome.
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of B Vitamin Supplementation

| L. M. Young et al. | PMC / NIH | 2019

This review finds evidence that B vitamin supplementation may help stress in healthy and at-risk groups, though not consistently depressive symptoms.
What Is the Role of Dietary Inflammation in Severe Mental Illness?

| J. Firth et al. | PMC / NIH | 2019

The article reviews links between inflammatory diets and mental illness, including evidence that higher dietary inflammation is associated with depression risk.
Low Zinc, Copper, and Manganese Intake Is Associated With Depression and Anxiety

| M. Nakamura et al. | PMC / NIH | 2019

This cross-sectional study investigates mineral intake and mental disorders, focusing on zinc, copper, manganese, and related nutrients.
Healthy Dietary Indices and Risk of Depressive Outcomes

| C. Lassale et al. | PMC / NIH | 2018

This systematic review synthesizes evidence linking overall diet quality scores with depressive outcomes.
The Gut-Brain Axis: Influence of Microbiota on Mood and Mental Health

| J. Appleton | PMC / NIH | 2018

The article reviews how gut microbiota may influence mood and mental health, including links with anxiety, depression, and gastrointestinal disruption.
Zinc, Magnesium, Selenium and Depression

| J. Wang et al. | PMC / NIH | 2018

This review finds the strongest evidence for a relationship between zinc deficiency and depression, while also discussing magnesium and selenium.
A Pro-Inflammatory Diet Is Associated With Increased Odds of Depression

| N. Shivappa et al. | PMC / NIH | 2018

The study links a pro-inflammatory diet with higher odds of depressive symptoms, anxiety, and lower well-being in adults.
Magnesium and Mood Disorders

| D. Phelan et al. | PMC / NIH | 2018

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates magnesium intake and supplementation in relation to depression and mood disorders.
The SMILES Trial: An Important First Step

| F. N. Jacka | PMC / NIH | 2018

This article discusses the SMILES trial as an early intervention study testing dietary improvement as a treatment strategy for depression.
The SMILES Trial: Recruitment Practices and Interpretation

| M. L. Molendijk et al. | PMC / NIH | 2018

This commentary examines the SMILES trial and debates how dietary intervention evidence for depression should be interpreted.
A Randomised Controlled Trial of Dietary Improvement for Adults With Major Depression

| F. N. Jacka et al. | PMC / NIH | 2017

The SMILES trial tested whether structured dietary improvement could reduce symptoms in adults with major depression.
Dietary Inflammatory Index and Mental Health

| R. S. Bergmans et al. | PMC / NIH | 2017

The study finds that higher dietary inflammatory index scores are associated with more depression, frequent mental distress, and anxiety.
The Emerging Role for Zinc in Depression and Psychosis

| M. A. Petrilli et al. | PMC / NIH | 2017

This review summarizes research on zinc as a possible nutritional factor in depression and psychosis.
The Effects of Magnesium Supplementation on Anxiety and Stress

| N. B. Boyle et al. | PMC / NIH | 2017

This systematic review examines whether magnesium supplementation can reduce subjective anxiety and stress.
B Vitamins and the Brain

| D. O. Kennedy | PMC / NIH | 2016

The review explains how B vitamins contribute to brain function, cognition, and neurological health.
The Role of Vitamin D in the Prevention of Late-Life Depression

| O. I. Okereke et al. | PMC / NIH | 2016

This article reviews evidence for vitamin D’s possible role in improving mood and reducing depression risk among older adults.
Relationship Between Diet and Mental Health in Children and Adolescents

| A. O’Neil et al. | PMC / NIH | 2014

This review examines how dietary intake in childhood and adolescence relates to internalizing behaviors such as depressive symptoms and low mood.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Depression

| G. Grosso et al. | PMC / NIH | 2014

The review summarizes evidence linking oily fish and omega-3 fatty acid intake with depression and bipolar disorder risk.
Do Zinc and Magnesium Play a Role in Depression?

| B. Dickerman et al. | PMC / NIH | 2011

This article reviews biological and experimental evidence suggesting zinc and magnesium may influence depression and anxiety-related behavior.
Vitamin D and Depression

| S. Penckofer et al. | PMC / NIH | 2010

The review explores whether vitamin D deficiency may play a role in depression and other mental health disorders.
Randomized Trial of Zinc Supplementation and Child Mental Health

| A. M. DiGirolamo et al. | PMC / NIH | 2010

This trial tested zinc supplementation in children and found mixed results, underscoring the complexity of nutrient interventions for mental health.
Role of Zinc in Maternal and Child Mental Health

| A. M. DiGirolamo et al. | PMC / NIH | 2009

The article reviews zinc deficiency as a possible contributor to mental health problems in parents and children through effects on neurotransmitters and brain development.
Nutrition and Depression

| L. M. Bodnar et al. | PMC / NIH | 2005

This early review discusses omega-3 fatty acids, folate, and other nutrients as possible contributors to depression prevention and treatment.
Healthy Diet

| WHO Staff | World Health Organization | 2026

The fact sheet summarizes healthy diet basics, emphasizing fruits, vegetables, pulses, whole grains, lean protein sources, and lower salt, sugar, and unhealthy fats.
Nutrition

| WHO Staff | World Health Organization | 2026

WHO explains nutrition as a foundation of health, child development, learning, productivity, and prevention of diet-related disease.
Healthy Diet Initiative

| WHO Staff | World Health Organization | 2026

This public-health guide presents simple healthy-diet principles that can support physical health and provide a foundation for mental well-being.
Healthy Diet Topic Page

| WHO Staff | World Health Organization | 2026

WHO highlights evidence for diets rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes, and nuts, with reduced salt, free sugars, saturated fat, and trans fat.
How to Curb Your Stress Eating

| Harvard Health Staff | Harvard Health Publishing | 2026

This article explains stress eating and offers practical ways to reduce reliance on comfort foods during emotional strain.
Mediterranean Diet May Help Ease Depression

| Harvard Health Staff | Harvard Health Publishing | 2024

Harvard summarizes evidence that Mediterranean-style eating may ease symptoms in people with depression.
Nutritional Psychiatry: Your Brain on Food

| Eva Selhub | Harvard Health Publishing | 2022

This article explains nutritional psychiatry and describes how refined sugars and highly processed diets may affect brain function and mood.
Food and Mood: Is There a Connection?

| Harvard Health Staff | Harvard Health Publishing | 2021

Harvard reviews the developing evidence that food choices may influence mental health, while noting that the relationship remains complex.
Diet and Depression

| Monique Tello | Harvard Health Publishing | 2020

This article summarizes research linking healthy dietary patterns, including the Mediterranean diet, with lower risk of depressive symptoms.
Stress and Health

| Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health Staff | The Nutrition Source | 2026

The guide explains how chronic stress affects nutrient use, appetite, food choices, and health, connecting nutrition with stress resilience.
Healthy Eating Plate

| Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health Staff | The Nutrition Source | 2026

This practical guide shows how to build balanced meals from vegetables, fruits, whole grains, healthy proteins, and healthy oils.
Food and Mood

| Mind Staff | Mind | 2026

Mind explains how eating regularly, staying hydrated, and choosing nourishing foods can affect mood, energy, and mental well-being.
Diet and Mental Health

| Mental Health Foundation Staff | Mental Health Foundation | 2026

This guide explains connections between diet, mood, gut health, blood sugar, and practical nutrition habits for supporting mental health.
How Food Can Affect Your Mood

| British Dietetic Association Staff | British Dietetic Association | 2026

The article offers dietitian-backed advice on blood sugar balance, caffeine, hydration, and nutrient-rich meals for mood support.
Nutrition and Mental Health

| British Nutrition Foundation Staff | British Nutrition Foundation | 2026

This resource reviews how balanced eating patterns, nutrient adequacy, and lifestyle factors may contribute to mental health.
The Food-Mood Connection

| Sutter Health Staff | Sutter Health | 2026

The article explains how food choices may affect mood through blood sugar, gut health, and nutrient intake.
Eating Well for Mental Health

| Sutter Health Staff | Sutter Health | 2026

This guide presents practical eating strategies for supporting mental health, including balanced meals and nutrient-dense foods.
Good-Mood Foods

| WebMD Editorial Staff | WebMD | 2026

The article discusses foods and eating habits that may support mood, while distinguishing everyday nutrition from medical treatment.
Can What You Eat Affect Your Mental Health?

| Cleveland Clinic Staff | Cleveland Clinic | 2026

Cleveland Clinic explains how diet quality, gut health, and nutrient intake may influence depression, anxiety, and emotional health.
Nutrition Psychiatry and the Gut-Brain Connection

| Cleveland Clinic Staff | Cleveland Clinic | 2026

The article introduces nutritional psychiatry and explains how food may affect the brain through inflammation, gut bacteria, and metabolic health.
Foods That Help With Anxiety

| Cleveland Clinic Staff | Cleveland Clinic | 2026

This article reviews foods and nutrients that may help support calm and resilience, including magnesium-rich foods, omega-3s, and balanced meals.
Diet and Depression: What You Eat Can Help

| Mayo Clinic Staff | Mayo Clinic | 2026

Mayo Clinic explains that a healthy diet may support depression care, especially when combined with professional treatment and other healthy habits.
Mental Health and Nutrition

| Healthdirect Australia Staff | Healthdirect Australia | 2026

This guide explains how regular meals, healthy fats, fiber-rich foods, and reduced alcohol may support mental health.
Food and Mental Health

| Better Health Channel Staff | Better Health Channel | 2026

The article explains how food and mood influence each other, including the effects of skipped meals, caffeine, alcohol, and balanced eating.
Nutrition, Mental Health, and the Brain

| Psychology Today Staff | Psychology Today | 2026

This overview explains how diet may affect brain health, mood, cognition, and emotional regulation.
Diet, Depression, and Anxiety Research Studies

| Nutritional Psychology Staff | Center for Nutritional Psychology | 2026

This research collection summarizes studies on diet, depression, anxiety, cognition, and nutritional influences on the brain.
Nutrition and Exercise as Good as Therapy for Mild and Moderate Depression

| Donna Lu | The Guardian | 2024

The article reports on research suggesting that nutrition counseling and physical activity may be comparable to psychotherapy for some mild to moderate depression cases.
Feeling Anxious? What You Eat Can Help

| Vogue Staff | Vogue | 2024

This article discusses nutritional psychiatry and the idea that reducing ultra-processed foods while increasing whole foods may support anxiety management.
Researcher Shows Anxiety Could Be Linked to a Nutritional Deficiency

| Verywell Health Staff | Verywell Health | 2026

The article reports emerging research on choline and anxiety, while cautioning that nutrition should not be treated as a stand-alone cure.
Restrictive Dieting and Depression Symptoms

| New York Post Staff | New York Post | 2025

This article reports on research linking restrictive diets and ultra-processed foods with higher depression symptoms, while noting the findings are associative.
Nutritional Psychiatry and Public Health

| NIH / NCBI Staff | PubMed Central | 2026

This search collection gathers open-access research on nutritional psychiatry, including diet quality, depression, anxiety, inflammation, and gut-brain pathways.
Diet Quality and Depression Research

| NIH / NCBI Staff | PubMed Central | 2026

This research collection provides open-access studies on diet quality, depressive symptoms, dietary patterns, and mental health outcomes.
Ultra-Processed Foods and Depression Research

| NIH / NCBI Staff | PubMed Central | 2026

This collection gathers studies examining ultra-processed food intake in relation to depression, anxiety, stress, and mental health.
Mediterranean Diet and Depression Research

| NIH / NCBI Staff | PubMed Central | 2026

This research collection focuses on Mediterranean diet trials, observational studies, and reviews related to depressive symptoms and mental well-being.
Gut Microbiome and Depression Research

| NIH / NCBI Staff | PubMed Central | 2026

This collection gathers articles on the microbiome-gut-brain axis, dietary interventions, depression, anxiety, and microbial pathways.
Omega-3 and Depression Research

| NIH / NCBI Staff | PubMed Central | 2026

This research collection covers omega-3 fatty acids, fish intake, supplements, depression, anxiety, and broader mental health evidence.
Vitamin D and Depression Research

| NIH / NCBI Staff | PubMed Central | 2026

This collection gathers open-access articles on vitamin D status, supplementation, depression, anxiety, and mental health outcomes.
B Vitamins and Mental Health Research

| NIH / NCBI Staff | PubMed Central | 2026

This collection provides research on B vitamins, folate, B12, stress, depression, cognition, and brain health.
Magnesium and Mental Health Research

| NIH / NCBI Staff | PubMed Central | 2026

This collection gathers studies and reviews on magnesium, stress, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders.
Zinc and Depression Research

| NIH / NCBI Staff | PubMed Central | 2026

This collection focuses on zinc intake, deficiency, supplementation, depression, anxiety, and related psychiatric outcomes.