7. Improve Your Eating Habits
Research shows clear links between diet and mental health. In fact, there have been so many studies that have shown improving nutrition can prevent and treat mental illness that nutritional psychiatry is now mainstream.
There are many brain-essential nutrients that can affect depression. For example, a 2012 study found that zinc deficiency increases symptoms of depression. Omega-3s, vitamin D, magnesium and iodine deficiencies are all also associated with depression.
Improving your diet or adding some supplements could be key to reducing your symptoms. Consider contacting a nutritionist to get advice in this area.
