Live Webinar: Treating Anxiety and Depression with Nutrition

This program is a LIVE INTERACTIVE Webinar. Live webinars are considered live credits, not distance learning. 

This course is updated with new information every time it is offered!

2 CEUs for chiropractors, NJ chiropractic assistants and massage therapists *. This class will meet the NJ chiropractor license renewal requirement of 2 credits of nutrition.

Whether you’re a health-conscious individual, a parent, or a healthcare professional, this session will provide the knowledge you need to make informed decisions about health in today’s changing landscape. 

Course Description:

This 2-hour live webinar will provide a comprehensive, holistic approach to addressing the symptoms of depression, focusing on the powerful role that nutrition plays in mental health. Rather than relying solely on pharmaceutical treatments, this course explores how natural, food-based interventions can help support emotional well-being and alleviate symptoms of depression. You will learn how the gut and brain are intricately connected in what is often referred to as the mind/gut connection and how the health of your digestive system can significantly influence mood, behavior, and mental clarity.

The course will address the impact of common dietary components—such as sugar, wheat, proteins, and other foods—on mental health. We will examine how these foods can either exacerbate or help alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.

By the end of the webinar, you will be equipped with a holistic toolkit to support patients in managing and alleviating depression symptoms through diet, lifestyle adjustments, and the integration of key nutrients. This course will empower you to take a proactive role in fostering mental health by focusing on the connection between what we eat and how we feel, ultimately offering a more natural and sustainable path to emotional wellness.

This course was previously known as Anxiety and Depression in These Stressful Times-The Importance of Nutrition. With the exception of regular updates, nothing about the course has changed but the name.

Instructor: Anabela Bacchione, NTP, RDH

Anabela Bacchione RDH, NTP is a Clinical practitioner in the Dental and Nutrition field. Her industry expertise includes an NTP certification since 2008 from the Nutritional Therapy Association in Olympia Washington, serving patients and professionals on their nutritional and health needs.

Since 2009 she has been a speaker providing specialized information to health professionals including Dentists and Chiropractors. Anabela has taught continuing education programs for thousands of health professionals.

​In addition to her nutritional degree and knowledge, she has an active Dental Hygiene license since 1990 practicing with a focus on implementing nutrition and integrative philosophies with her patients.

Continuing Education Approvals:

*This course is approved for NJ chiropractors because The Institute for Continuing Education is a Pre-Approved Provider/Sponsor with the NJ Board of Chiropractic Examiners, and for any chiropractor in a PACE-approved state because The Institute for Continuing Education is recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Licensed Chiropractic Boards.  This course is also  approved for massage therapists (with the exception of New York State) because the Institute for Continuing Education is an Approved Provider with the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). The course is approved for chiropractic assistants through the NJ Board of Chiropractic Examiners, approval code: E2505-10.

 

Requirements to attend a live webinar:

• You will need a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer to view it. If using a smartphone or tablet, it is best to have the app for the program on your device (i.e. Zoom).
• To verify your continued attendance during the class, you will need a microphone, webcam or the ability to type into the program’s live chat.
• Instructors or school personnel will take attendance periodically throughout the class.
• Instructors may call on participants.
• To verify attendance, a code word may be given sometime during the class.
• You will be required to complete and return an evaluation after the course has ended. The evaluation may ask what code word was given.
• You may not receive your Certificate of Completion if we cannot verify your attendance.
• Live webinar invitations are emailed to registered students as the course date nears (approximately one day prior to the class).
• Certificates of Completion are emailed to students approximately 5 business days after the course.