Author: Frances is a UK Registered freelance Dietitian and health writer. She specialises in gut health and the management of functional gastrointestinal disorders. She also works as a consulting dietitian in the technology and food industries.

Target audience: For healthcare professionals interested in learning about the role of the microbiome in mental health.

Learning objectives: By the end of this article, you should understand:

- The role of the gut-brain axis in mental health

- How gut microbiome dysbiosis may play a role in mental health conditions

- The evidence base for interventions to manage mental health conditions by targeting the gut microbiome.