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Unhealthy eating

One of the most obvious yet under-recognised factors for mental health is nutrition. What we eat and drink affects how we feel, think and behave.

It is common knowledge in the UK that there is a well-established link between diet and physical health, especially for non-communicable diseases such as type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and some cancers. Less understood is the contribution made by diet to mental health.

Read more information on how food can affect mood.