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Our Mental Health
The Mental Health Crisis
The Mental Health Crisis
The Mental Health Crisis
The number of American children being diagnosed with psychiatric illnesses has soared over the past decade and a half. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) estimates the today, one in ten children and adolescents in the United Stated suffers from mental illness severe enough to result in significant functional impairment.
6.4 million children are being prescribed Methylphenidate (aka Ritalin) for symptoms of ADHD.
1 in 4 adolescents are anxiety ridden or depresssed.
35 years ago 1 in 25,000 children were diagnosed with Autism - Today it is 1 in 44!
Suicide is the leading cause of death in adolescents and the second leading cause of death among college students.
Pharmaceutical drugs are being administered at an alarming rate, yet the rate of mental illness is rising.
Why There Is A Crisis
The Mental Health Crisis
The Mental Health Crisis
One of the most overlooked contributors to mental health problems may be the declining nutritional quality of our food supply. Much of the food consumed today is grown in depleted soils, heavily processed, chemically treated, harvested early, and artificially ripened. Toxic additives and overprocessed/GMO foods are poisoning our systems. IN the US, over 6,000 additives and chemicals are used by food companies to process and produce our food ( in Europe 80% of these additives are banned). .
At the same time, modern diet is increasingly dominated by ultra-processed foods containing additives, preservatives, artificial colors, and genetically modified ingredients. As a result, many foods contain fewer essential nutrients needed for healthy brain function and emotional well-being.
The brain depends on a steady supply of vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and amino acids to function properly. As rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders continue to rise, the role of nutrition and food quality deserves far greater attention from healthcare professionals, researchers, and the public.
The Mental Health Crisis Today
Wealthy yet Unhealthy
America is one the wealthiest but unhealthiest nations in the world. According to Bloomberg 2019 report on "Healthy Nations" - the United states ranked 34th,
The national adult obesity rate has increased by 26 percent since 2008 and stands at 42.4 percent. The U.S. is one of the most depressed countries in the world, according to the World Health Organization. Industrialization and capitalism have come with a huge cost.... our mental (and physical) health.
The Nutrient Problem - Mineral depleted Soil
According to the USDA the nutritional value of harvested food is becoming a major issue. Due to the mineral depletion of our soils and the loss of organic content, the nutrient density of harvested foods has declined in the US over the past 100 years. Reports from the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio that North America’s soil is depleted by over 85%. It is no coincidence that our mental health issues are rising as our nutrient levels are dropping!
The Environmental Problem Toxins around us
Toxins are all around us threatening our physical and mental well being. Pollutants in the air and water, chemical preservatives, dyes and additives in our food and the over dependence of pharmaceutical drugs all add to the burden of toxins in our body that are overloading our immune capacity. The rate of physical cancers and mental disorders are growing at an exponential rate.-