A growing body of research suggests that the gut microbiome, the bacteria and other organisms that live in the gut, is linked to our mental health. But what if doctors could act on that information to treat mental illness by changing the gut microbiome? WSJ\u2019s Alex Ossola talks to some of the top researchers in the emerging field of psychobiotics to explore how changing what\u2019s in the gut could lead to future psychiatric treatments.\xa0\n\n\n\nHelp is available: Reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) by dialing or texting 988.\n\n\n\nFurther reading:\xa0\n\nGut Bacteria Are Linked to Depression\xa0\n\nWhat Is Your Microbiome? A Wellness Trend Taking On Post-Covid Urgency\xa0\n\nModern Life Is Messing With Our Microbiomes, but Science Is Fighting Back\xa0\n\nDiets Engineered to Work With Your Microbiome Are Latest Startup Craze\xa0\n\nThose Probiotics May Actually Be Hurting Your \u2018Gut Health\u2019\xa0\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices