What is MoodBites
MoodBites is a European programme that enhances the skills of mental health professionals by integrating nutrition into the therapeutic process.
It is based on the latest findings in nutritional psychiatry and demonstrates how diet and eating habits influence mood, brain function and mental health outcomes.
The project develops practical training tools so that professionals in social and educational settings can support people with mental health difficulties through holistic interventions.
Who is it aimed at
The project is aimed at:
- Mental health and social services professionals
- Vocational education and training (VET) trainers
- Students in social and health care professions
- People receiving mental health services
Programme Objectives
MoodBites aims to:
- To enhance professionals’ knowledge
To provide training on nutrition and mental health - A holistic approach to treatment
Integrating nutrition into support practices for people with mental health difficulties. - Innovative educational tools
Development of digital tools for implementing interventions. - Community awareness
Highlighting the link between nutrition and mental wellbeing to professionals and the public.
Project activities
The main actions include:
- Development of the MoodBites educational model
- Creation of an e-learning course on nutrition and mental health
- Development of a mobile app for implementing nutrition programmes in mental health settings
- Pilot implementation with professionals and service users
- Awareness-raising and dissemination of results.
Expected Results
The project will create:
- An online course on the relationship between nutrition and mental health
- MoodBites mobile app for monitoring dietary interventions
- Training tools for mental health professionals
- European network of organisations for the dissemination of good practices.
Impact
MoodBites is expected to contribute to:
- to improving the quality of mental health services
- to the development of social care professionals’ skills
- to enhancing the well-being of people with mental health difficulties
- the creation of innovative training tools at European level.
The project aligns with European priorities for innovation in vocational education and digital transition.
Why it matters
Nutrition is a key factor in mental health, but is often not included in therapeutic practices. MoodBites creates practical tools so that professionals can apply a more holistic and sustainable approach to support.
Project Partners
- Social Cooperative Activities of Vulnerable Groups – EDRA (Greece – Coordinator)
- Medical University of Warsaw – Poland
- Ovar Forma – Portugal
- Fundación INTRAS – Spain
- Klaipeda Ernesto Galvanauskas VET Centre – Lithuania
- FOKUS ČR – Czech Republic
