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Mood, Food, and Attitude: Metabolic Syndrome in Depression
The term “Metabolic Syndrome” refers to a group of conditions that put an individual at risk for heart disease and diabetes, including: high blood pressure, high blood sugar levels, high levels of triglycerides (a type of fat) in the blood, and abdominal obesity. Many people are aware that these conditions can have a negative impact on their physical health, but may not know that recent research studies also demonstrate that there is a relationship between metabolic syndrome and mental health – specifically, that individuals with metabolic syndrome are more likely to experience depression, anxiety, and tension, and those who are depressed, anxious, and stressed are more likely to develop metabolic syndrome.
To provide greater understanding of metabolic syndrome and its connections to depressive illnesses, including interventions which address both conditions, the University of Michigan Depression Center will present a Bright Nights Community Forum entitled, “Mood, Food, and Attitude: Metabolic Syndrome in Depression” on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 from 7:00-8:30 in the Multi-Purpose Room of the downtown Ann Arbor District Library (corner of S. Fifth Ave. and William).
Dr. Gregory Dalack, Chair of the U-M Department of Psychiatry, will present a brief overview describing the complex and reciprocal relationship between metabolic syndrome and depression. Dr. Amy Kilbourne, Associate Professor in the U-M Department of Psychiatry, will then describe innovative interventions to help improve both conditions. This will be followed by a panel discussion with experts Simon Evans, Ph.D., Research Assistant Professor and Nicole Poellet, MS, PMHNP-BC, Nurse Practitioner, both from the Department of Psychiatry.
Bright Nights is open to the public and there is no charge for attendance. For more information, please visit the Depression Center website at www.depressioncenter.org, or contact Trish Meyer, 763-7495, or meyerpa@umich.edu
Updated: 12/05/2011
