In this enlightening discussion, Nicholas Fabiano, a psychiatry resident at the University of Ottawa, and Rachelle Opie, an expert dietitian specializing in eating disorders, share insights on the connection between diet and depression. They explore how diets high in inflammation can exacerbate symptoms and highlight findings from the SMILES trial, which showed that dietary interventions like the Mediterranean diet can significantly reduce depression. Opie emphasizes patient-centric dietary changes, advocating for trauma-informed approaches that focus on positive additions rather than strict restrictions.
