Feed Your Mental Health | Drew Ramsey | TEDxCharlottesville

Psychiatrist, Dr. Drew Ramsey, invites us to use food to increase our mental health. In this whimsical and informative talk, Dr. Ramsey gives us a simple way to take care of our minds as we feed our bodies. Drew Ramsey, MD is a leading innovator in mental health, combining clinical excellence, nutritional interventions and creative media. He is an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and in active clinical practice in New York City.

His work and writing has been featured by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Lancet Psychiatry, and NPR, which named him a “kale evangelist.”, the Today Show, BBC and TEDx. He is the author of three books: Eat Complete: The 21 Nutrients that Fuel Brain Power, Boost Weight Loss and Transform Your Health, 50 Shades of Kale, and The Happiness Diet. His e-course, Eat To Beat Depression, helps people maximize their brain health with every bite.

[kimh]

I was a wreck in college. Eating junk food, smoking cigarettes, and drinking. I was so self-loathing and depressed. Nothing was working. A yoga class inspired me to use holistic health to heal. I started doing yoga every day, eating a whole-foods diet, going for walks, I quit alcohol and cigarettes. Within 3 months I was off all medications. After 1 year I had dropped 50 lbs. I started getting straight As and loving my life. Its been 12 years since then and I am still a happy, healthy person.

[Christa]

I had anxiety and panic disorder and meds didn't work for me. When I changed doctor and went down the nutrition and exorcise path I recovered. Gut health & nutrition works wonders.

[buddyduke]

“Seafood, greens, nuts and beans, and a little bit of dark chocolate! “ Best catchy phrase EVER! smooth! Love it! Thank you!

[kiranwingelaar]

Indian soup called sambar makes me very happy. South Indian watery, spicy with Moringa pods called drumsticks and lentil soup. So tasty and full of vegetable variety. One doesn't have to suffer with kale salad. You can eat healthy and still satisfy your taste buds and your belly.

[findfit]

Nutrition, sleep and exercise are very important. Also, when you make decisions, always pick the choice that will improve yourself or move you in the right direction. Over time, you will one day discover that you are a person, that you are proud to be.

[sophiel]

As a nutrition major and neuroscience minor he is awesome. I wanna aspire to be like him when I graduate college.

[rainriderpnw]

I suffered with this for years. I discovered the answer when I was near death. I love this guy for bringing this important truth to people today.

[OswaldDigestiveClinic]

Nutrition is so important for depression - thanks for helping to share this message

[Borboleta]

Brilliant TedTalk...love how engaging and animated the speaker is and his sense of humour whilst delivering a very important and relevant message!!! One of my favourite TedTalks for sure, and going on to my ‘Mental Health’ playlist 👏💚💃

[psychathlon]

Storytelling and connection of it at the end to himself, it takes a lot of work to give a speech like this, i usually dont leave any comments, but this guy killed the speech, not regarding content, that is not my field. Great Work

[some]

This guy is amazing and so right! I wish someone would already wake up and understand this! So many people suffer 😢

[ccc-ypot]

Awesome speaker! Great information. I love that a DOCTOR put the words Prescription and food together. Many blessing to Pete.

[vanessagrant]

He’s great! You can tell he cares a lot about life and other people!

[lynnboyd]

The best way I've heard mental health and nutrition put. In a language that we all can understand. Thanks!

[anouarelabbassi]

The best TedTalk I have ever watched.. deserves more attention!

[claymusic]

If you're wondering why this video has 10, 000 views not 10, 000, 000. It's because it threatens the food industry. The multi billion dollar processed food industry.

[jackm]

Such a great presentation this guys very good. It deserves more views

[jennifervigo]

I'm doing a bit of research for a behavioral health group I am a dietitian for. I think a wide range of people will be able to relate to your talk . Starting on the couch, branching away from western food addictions and reaching toward healthier seafood, beans and leafy greens is a realistic approach for a positive mind and healthier body. Thank you for an entertaining and interesting 15 minutes that I plan to share. Keep it up! - Jennifer MS, RDN

[lisahooper]

Wow that was amazing! Bravo! I want to read his books!

[germanshepherdmom]

I saw his book at my local library and began to read it …