Support Veterans’ mental health through research

Help fuel the mental wellbeing of veterans

Imagine a world where those who have served their country receive the comprehensive, research-backed care they deserve—where diet and lifestyle play a key role in supporting their mental health and recovery. This future is within reach, and you can be a part of making it happen.

Dr Jessica Bayes

Dr Jessica Bayes, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine at Southern Cross University, is leading pioneering research in nutritional psychiatry, exploring how diet and lifestyle impact mental health. With a PhD in Public Health, she has already made waves in the field, successfully leading a randomised control trial that demonstrated the power of diet therapy in young men with clinical depression. Her groundbreaking work has shaped clinical practice guidelines in Australia and earned her international recognition. Now, she’s turning her focus to a critical population in need—military veterans.

“The physical and psychological toll of military service often lingers long after the uniform is put away. Many veterans live with chronic pain, mental health challenges, and other health issues.”

“One way that we can honour our veterans, is to support their well-being and commit to providing them with the comprehensive healthcare they need. Continued research and advancements in the field of lifestyle medicine will further support veterans' well-being”

“Integrative lifestyle medicine can play a meaningful role in veterans' lives, offering relief, hope, and healing to those who have given so much.”

Your support can be a lifeline for veterans

The physical and psychological toll of military service doesn’t end when the uniform comes off. Many veterans live with chronic pain, mental health challenges, and other long-term health issues. Jessica’s research—supported by the Australasian Military Medicine Association (AMMA)—is laying the foundation for new interventions that harness the power of nutrition and lifestyle medicine to improve veterans’ mental wellbeing.

By uncovering the intricate relationship between diet, lifestyle, and mental health in military populations, Jessica’s work aims to revolutionise how we care for those who have given so much. Her research has the potential to inform policies, shape clinical guidelines, and provide veterans with the tools they need to reclaim their health and wellbeing.

One of the greatest ways we can honour our veterans is committing to their long-term wellbeing. Integrative lifestyle medicine offers a promising path forward, providing relief, hope, and healing. But this vital research needs champions like you.

Your donation fuels Jessica’s mission—allowing her to expand her research, conduct larger studies, and bring the benefits of lifestyle medicine to more veterans. With your support, we can transform how we care for those who have sacrificed so much.