Re: Psych Hosptial

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Agree with Crystal. Adding to that - there is much research linking

schizophrenia to celiac disease - so if any symptoms of celiac, that should be

ruled out.

And, they probably ALL need at least a good B-complex MVI/MIn coming from

situations of drug and alcohol abuse and poor diet, often. MDs/Nursing

may resist. . . they used to say to me, " Well, the patient isn't going to

take supplements when they leave here, so why bother. "

Sigh. . . I'd answer, " Well, we know many of them upon discharge are going

to stop taking their meds, so why bother? " And, then nicely explain

that we may be " planting seeds to better health " or that if they stay for a

week or more, even one week of supplementation is getting their nutritional

status in the right direction.

Jan Patenaude, RD, CLT

Director of Medical Nutrition

Signet Diagnostic Corp.

Telecommuting Nationwide

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Certified LEAP Therapist and specialist in food sensitivity for IBS,

migraine, fibromyalgia and multiple inflammatory conditions. Co-author of the

Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) Training Course.

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Thu Aug 4, 2011 12:37 pm (PDT)

Some thoughts,

-Screen carefully for B12 deficiency, I seem to see this more frequently

in my psychiatric patients than in other populations.

-Irritable bowel syndrome fairly common.

-Patients with anxiety disorder are prone to losing weight and often have

poor intake. I have found they do well on liquid supplements (tend to get

nausa with solid food) until symptoms resolve.

-Probe carefully if someone is not eating. Often paranoia over food being

poisoned etc. These patients will eat sealed food items/supplements. They

may not be forthcoming as to why they are not eating...

Congratulations on your new job. I work on a medical/psychiatric floor and

I'm sure you will find it very interesting!

Crystal s MSc RD

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Subject: Psych Hospital

I have recently started working at a psych hospital and am curious what

kinds of tips anyone can provide in regards to patient's nutritional status,

educational needs etc. So far I have been keeping education very basic due

to all they are dealing with mentally. Any specific handouts on meds and

nutrition interactions? Any other specific materials that may be helpful

(i.e. drug use and nutrition, depression and nutrition)?