Literature reviews were conducted in both phases of the Minding Our Bodies project: “Physical Activity for Mental Health” and “Eating Well for Mental Health.” These literature reviews, combined with the information gathered from both environmental scans, guided us in our project planning and informed our recommendations to be evidence-based. In addition to the literature reviews that were conducted for the project, we have included links to other relevant reviews to provide a well-rounded view of the available research.
Minding Our Bodies, Phase I — Physical Activity for Mental Health
In the initial stages of the Minding Our Bodies project, a brief literature review was conducted to assess the research on physical activity and mental health.
- Physical Activity and Mental Health Literature Review
Compiled by Paula Bude Bingham
March 2009
Minding Our Bodies, Phase II — Eating Well for Mental Health
In the second phase of the project, several brief, narrowly focused literature reviews were conducted to investigate the influence of nutrition on particular mental health conditions. This section will be expanded on as more areas are explored.
- The Role of Nutrition in Mental Health: Depression
Jesse A. Solomon, Ziv Zukier, Mazen J. Hamadeh
June 2010 - The Role of Nutrition in Mental Health: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Ziv Zukier, Jesse A. Solomon, Mazen J. Hamadeh
August 2010 - The Role of Nutrition in Mental Health: Suicide
Ziv Zukier, Jesse A. Solomon, Mazen J. Hamadeh
September 2010
Dietitians of Canada
- The Role of Nutrition in Mental Health
In Dietitians of Canada, The Role of Dietitians in Collaborative Primary Health Care Mental Health Programs, Canadian Collaborative Mental Health Initiative Toolkit, 2006, pp. 16-24.
Mental Health Foundation (UK)
- Feeding Minds: The Impact of Food on Mental Health
Mental Health Foundation (UK), 2007
