Recent evidence has highlighted an alarming morbidity and mortality associated with use of conventional psychotropic medications. Their use is growing at a rapid rate, and their efficacy is questionable. Effective alternatives for management of common mental health concerns is desperately needed. The presentation will review recent findings of morbidity and mortality risk associated with psychotropic medications, the importance of diet and
lifestyle factors in managing mental health concerns, then attempt to construct a formulary of safe and effective natural health products with proven efficacy in improving symptoms of common mental health concerns.