1028-The Shocking Link Between Hydration and Mental Health

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AllCEUs Counseling CEUs

Social Sciences, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Self-improvement, Science, Education

4.6 • 644 Ratings

🗓️ 5 December 2024

⏱️ 61 minutes

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1. Importance of Hydration for Mental Health Hydration Impact: Dehydration affects mood, cognitive abilities, and overall health. Under-recognized Factor: Hydration is often overlooked in mental health care, but it is crucial for body and brain function. 2. Physical and Mental Symptoms of Dehydration Shared Symptoms: Fatigue, headaches, mood changes, and cognitive difficulties are common in both dehydration and mood disorders. Worsening Mental Health: Chronic dehydration can exacerbate symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. 3. Environmental and Lifestyle Factors Heat and Physical Activity: Excessive sweating due to heat or physical work requires more water intake. Caffeine and Alcohol: Both act as diuretics, intensifying dehydration. 4. Chronic Dehydration in Special Populations Children and the Elderly: Often more vulnerable due to school restrictions on water intake or reduced thirst sensation in older adults. Chronic Dehydration in Low-Income Areas: Contaminated water supplies and poor access to clean water can compound health issues. 5. Effects of Dehydration on Cognitive and Emotional Functioning Cognitive Impairment: Slower reaction times, brain fog, and impaired decision-making can result from inadequate hydration. Emotional Dysregulation: Increased irritability and emotional instability are common when dehydration disrupts hormonal and neurotransmitter balance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:13.8	of hydration and quality hydration on mental health. And this isn't something I think any of us
1:20.4	probably learned in graduate school. So I'm hoping this will provide you another holistic,
1:27.3	not alternative, but additive, I guess, in your treatment planning.
1:34.0	Today we're going to identify the prevalence of dehydration and how to recognize it in ourselves
1:39.2	as well as our clients. Explore symptoms of depression or anxiety that might be caused by dehydration, reflect on
1:46.9	how hydration might be contributing to mood, cognitive, and behavioral disorders, and learn about
1:53.0	water contaminants, including endocrine disruptors, and how they can contribute to physical and
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