Nutrition & Depression
Depression can make even simple meals feel like a lot. This 8-week program meets people where they are, with realistic, low-pressure strategies for eating regularly, keeping blood sugar and energy steadier, and rebuilding routines gradually. It's grounded in current evidence and clear about its limits: nutrition is one part of a broader mental health picture, not a cure.
Who this program is for
- Adults managing depression who want practical, judgment-free nutrition support
- People who find mealtimes harder when motivation or energy is low
- Anyone wanting structure without rigid rules
What you'll learn
- What the evidence does — and doesn't — say about nutrition and mental health
- Strategies for eating when motivation is low
- Building meal regularity gradually
- How energy and blood sugar patterns relate to mood
- Assembling simple, balanced meals with minimal decisions
- Executive-function-friendly approaches to food routines
What's included
- 8 self-directed learning modules
- 8 live 60-minute RD-led group sessions
- Weekly exercises sized for low-energy weeks
- Group support with fellow participants
- Private messaging with your RD
- Baseline and closing confidence check-ins
Program timeline
- Week 1Nutrition and Mental Health
- Week 2Eating When Motivation Is Low
- Week 3Creating Meal Regularity
- Week 4Energy, Blood Sugar and Mood
- Week 5Building Simple Balanced Meals
- Week 6Executive Function-Friendly Nutrition
- Week 7Creating Sustainable Food Routines
- Week 8Your Long-Term Nutrition Strategy
Your Dietitian
Alex Morgan, RD, CDE
Registration No. CDO-40218
Alex is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator with over a decade of experience supporting clients through chronic pain, mood, and metabolic conditions. Alex facilitates Spark's group programs with a warm, practical style focused on sustainable routines rather than rules.
Frequently asked questions
No. This program is educational nutrition support and works alongside — not instead of — any mental health care you're receiving.