Dietary Counselling Plus Omega-3 Supplementation in the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Randomized Wait-list Controlled Pilot Trial
This study will assess the feasibility and acceptability of a combination intervention including dietary counselling and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation among women with generalized anxiety disorder. It will be randomized and wait-list controlled with 25 participants completing the 12-week intervention immediately and the other 25 participants completing the intervention after a 12-week wait period.
• A person aged 18-65 years who currently identifies as a woman.
• Primary diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder based on a clinical interview with a psychiatrist using the DSM-5 criteria.
• Moderate to severe anxiety as defined as a Beck Anxiety Inventory score of 22 or higher.
• Low quality diet as defined as a score of 8.5 or less on the MEDI-LITE tool.
• All psychiatric medication, psychotherapy and natural health products stable for the past four weeks.
• Established therapeutic relationship with a family doctor, psychiatrist, or clinical psychologist as their primary source of mental health care.
• Ability to swallow capsules.
• Ability to read in English and provide informed consent