A Cup of Coffee and a Mental Health Crisis: How Caffeine Affects Mental Illness

Kristie Leong M.D.
BeingWell
Published in
6 min readFeb 1, 2023

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Is caffeine a friend or foe if you have mental health issues?

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Caffeine is a powerful bioactive substance that can give you an energy boost and promote alertness and focus. What’s the most popular source of caffeine? Coffee, of course!

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Kristie Leong M.D.
BeingWell

Family physician who believes proper nutrition for optimal health & disease prevention. https://www.histaminedoctor.com