Course overview

Advanced Clinical Conditions in Integrative Mental Health

Deliver whole-person care for depression, anxiety, and cognitive health using nutrition, botanicals, and emerging integrative strategies.

This self-paced course explores evidence-based approaches to mental health that extend beyond pharmaceuticals. You'll learn how to support patients using nutrition, microbiome science, botanical medicine, and cannabidiol (CBD)—empowering you to build more personalized, compassionate, and whole-person mental health plans.
This course is part of the Certificate in Integrative and Whole Health Practice. Go to the certificate program page for more information.

What's included?

Micro-Certificate in Advanced Topics in Integrative Mental Health

Earn a downloadable micro-certificate. This course is part of a full Certificate in Integrative and Whole Health.

Multimedia Presentations + Clinical Cases

Learn through a combination of video lectures, case-based learning, downloadable tools, and self-reflection activities.

5 hours of Expert-led Content for Clinical Practice

Build clinical fluency in treating mental health with non-pharmacologic options supported by emerging neuroscience, psychobiotics, and systems thinking.

Self-Paced and Flexible Learning

Follow clearly organized, self-paced modules that fit your schedule—no mandatory live sessions or fixed deadlines.

Here is what we will cover in
this course

Nutrition & the Microbiome in Mental Health

Explore how dietary patterns and gut health impact neuroinflammation, mood regulation, and mental performance.

Botanical Medicine for Mental Health

Review the evidence for herbs like St. John’s Wort, Rhodiola, and others in managing common mental health concerns—with attention to safety and interactions.

Cannabidiol (CBD) in Mental Health

Understand how CBD may support treatment of anxiety, PTSD, and sleep disturbance—alongside its regulatory, dosing, and safety considerations.

Take the next step in your integrative and whole health journey

This course equips you with the knowledge and clinical tools to confidently support mental health using evidence-based strategies that address the brain, body, and microbiome.
Enroll now to get immediate access to all course materials, expert-led video lessons, and clinical case studies. Earn your micro-certificate upon successful completion of the course.

Why should I take this course?

Mental health concerns are increasingly prevalent, yet many patients seek more than medication alone. They want care that addresses diet, stress, inflammation, gut-brain health, and even botanical or cannabinoid-based options.
In this course, you'll:
  • Assess and support gut-brain imbalances linked to mood, cognition, and inflammation
  • Confidently evaluate and recommend key supplements and herbs for anxiety, depression, and ADHD
  • Understand how CBD interacts with the brain and how to counsel patients on its safe use
  • Personalize care plans for emotional wellness, brain health, and resilience
This course equips you with the knowledge and clinical tools to confidently manage advanced topics in integrative care—using whole-person, lifestyle-based strategies grounded in science and systems thinking.

Whether you work in mental health, primary care, integrative practice, or psychiatry, this course will deepen your ability to treat the whole person—not just the diagnosis.

Ready to build your integrative clinical skillset?