Dietetics and Nutrition at MH²

Why Nutrition Matters in Mental Health

At MH², nutrition is an essential part of our integrated, metabolic approach to mental health. Diet directly influences brain energy, inflammation, hormones, mitochondrial function, and neurotransmitter balance—all factors relevant to psychiatric symptoms. Our dietitians provide individualized guidance that supports both mental and metabolic stability across all stages of care.
Our nutrition approach includes:

  • Root-cause evaluation integrating metabolic, psychiatric, and nutritional factors
  • Whole-food dietary strategies to support gut, brain, and metabolic health
  • Evidence-informed metabolic interventions, including ketogenic therapy
  • Collaboration with psychiatrists, therapists, and health coaches for cohesive care
  • Standard nutritional guidance as well as intensive dietary support for those who need it

Getting Started with Nutritional Therapy at MH²

Whether you are exploring ketogenic therapy or looking for individualized nutritional support, our dietitian works closely with you and your care team to develop a sustainable, clinically informed strategy.

What to expect:

  • A comprehensive intake process evaluating metabolic, psychiatric, and nutritional health

  • Personalized dietary recommendations tailored to your goals and medical needs

  • Access to individual sessions, structured programs, or group support depending on your level of care

  • Optional consultation with outside providers

  • Clear guidance, ongoing monitoring, and educational resources

Nutrition at MH² is designed to empower you with tools that support both metabolic stability and mental wellness—within a safe, structured, and professionally guided framework.

Ketogenic Therapy

What is the Keto Diet?

The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate, moderate-protein therapeutic intervention first developed in the 1920s for epilepsy. At MH², ketogenic therapy is used as a powerful metabolic tool to support individuals with complex mental health and metabolic conditions.

 

Why ketogenic therapy is relevant to mental health:

  • Supports brain energy and mitochondrial efficiency

  • Helps stabilize glucose and insulin, reducing metabolic strain on the brain

  • May reduce markers of inflammation and oxidative stress

  • Offers a non-pharmaceutical metabolic intervention for treatment-resistant symptoms

  • Prioritizes nutrient-dense whole foods to support overall brain function

Who ketogenic therapy may benefit:
Individuals with significant metabolic dysregulation, treatment-resistant psychiatric symptoms, or those seeking a structured nutritional intervention under medical supervision.

All ketogenic therapy at MH² is clinically supervised, with monitoring, lab work, and structured support to ensure safety and long-term success.

Learn More about the Ketogenic Diet for Mental Health

Services

Types of Dietary Appointments & Services

For people seeking personalized nutritional guidance, these sessions can include:

  • Comprehensive nutrition assessments

  • Custom meal planning and dietary troubleshooting

  • Support for ketogenic therapy, elimination diets, or other nutritional approaches

  • Collaboration with psychiatric or medical providers

Ketogenic Therapy Initiation Package (3 Months)

For individuals working with an MH² psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner. Includes:

  • Full dietitian intake and nutritional assessment

  • Personalized ketogenic meal planning

  • Regular individual check-ins

  • Weekly group support sessions

  • Structured guidance through early metabolic adaptation

Ketogenic Therapy Consultation Team Package (3 Months)

For individuals who have their own outside therapist or psychiatrist but want to integrate ketogenic therapy into treatment. Includes:

  • Up to 10 visits with a psychiatric nurse practitioner

  • Intensive dietitian and health-coach support

  • Weekly ketogenic education and support groups

  • Initial lab work and a DXA body-composition scan

  • Comprehensive educational resources

This program ensures safe implementation of a therapeutic ketogenic diet and provides tools for long-term success.

Meet our Dietitian

Meaghan Reardon, MS, RDN, IFNCP

Registered Dietitian

Meaghan is a registered dietitian nutritionist with a Master of Science in Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition from Tufts University and advanced training in functional medicine. As a certified Integrative and Functional Nutrition Practitioner, she specializes in metabolic health, chronic disease prevention, and the clinical use of targeted dietary strategies, including ketogenic therapy.