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

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!

Kristie Leong M.D.
BeingWell

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