Mental Health/Psychological

Mental health is shaped by a dynamic interplay between the brain, body, and environment. While often approached through a psychological or psychiatric lens, growing research highlights the role of underlying biological factors—including neurotransmitter balance, mineral status, gut health, inflammation, blood sugar regulation, and nervous system function.

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ZINC/COPPER RATIOS AND BRAIN FUNCTION: SPECIAL IMPLICATIONS FOR EDUCATION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION

Trace Elements and Neuropsychological Problems as Reflected in Tissue Mineral Analysis (TMA) Patterns

Trace Mineral Analysis and Psychoneuroimmunology

ADHD:

ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER – A NEW HYPOTHESIS

DEPRESSION:

No effect of antidepressant treatment on elevated serum ceruloplasmin level in patients with first-episode depression: a longitudinal study

Association of total zinc, iron, copper and selenium intakes with depression in the US adults

Cerebrospinal fluid magnesium and calcium related to amine metabolites, diagnosis, and suicide attempts

Study of the Serum Copper Levels in Patients with Major Depressive Disorder

Oxidative stress and major depression