Nutritional Psychiatry – Food & Mood Masterclass

This event is accredited for 7 hours CPD.

Following the success of last year’s event held at the RCP in London, we’re excited to confirm that BSLM & the Deakin University Food & Mood Team are teaming up again to bring this event to Edinburgh. This will be a 1-day collaborative in-person event which will include setting goals to be followed up by a practical online session to “Review, Reflect & Reset”, ensuring successful application of the learning.

Join us for a full-day workshop on the essentials of Lifestyle & Nutritional Psychiatry, a collaborative event featuring world-leading researchers and clinicians from the Food & Mood Centre at Deakin University, the British Society for Lifestyle Medicine, and a panel of invited experts.

This event will highlight the critical role of lifestyle – particularly diet – in mental and brain health. It will provide practical tools and evidence-based insights to help healthcare professionals supporting patients around their mental health, to integrate diet- and lifestyle-based strategies into their treatment plans.

Following the in-person session, participants of the Masterclass will be invited to opt in to a follow-up online session approximately six months after the event.

“Review, Reflect, Reset” is an activity we have included as part of our commitment to lasting impact and continued professional growth. This session offers a structured opportunity to revisit the key learnings and goals set during the Masterclass, reflect on progress in applying new knowledge and strategies in clinical practice, sharing insights or challenges with peers. It’s a chance to reconnect, exchange ideas, and, if needed, reset intentions to support ongoing, evidence-informed care. This optional session is designed to help participants stay on track and make the most of the learnings and professional connections in the months beyond the event.

Maximum 100 guests to allow for direct engagement with speakers and interactive learning – get your tickets early to avoid disappointment. Discount for those who attended the session in London.

Audience: This Masterclass is intended to be an introduction and guideline for all healthcare professionals, and reflects the increasing need for familiarity with nutritional psychiatry approaches for management and prevention of poor mental health across multi-disciplinary teams.

For those not rushing off, all delegates can enjoy a complimentary bespoke tour – Edinburgh’s Hidden Gems, by the multi-award-winning social enterprise, Invisible Cities. At a time that suits you, one of their wonderful guides will personally pick you up from the hotel for an unforgettable experience, showcasing the beauty of Scotland’s capital through its hidden stories and secret spots.

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The Deakin University Food and Mood Centre is focused on expanding the important research in the new field of Nutritional Psychiatry to discover risk factors and develop solutions to mental health problems using dietary and nutritional strategies.

This is the only such research centre in the world and this unique event will give a select number of attendees a one off intense and concentrated educational experience led by Professor Felice Jacka & other global experts in the rapidly evolving field of nutritional psychiatry.

Professor Jacka has been responsible for the development of the highly innovative and impactful field of ‘Nutritional Psychiatry’, establishing diet as a risk factor and treatment target for mental disorders.

The results of the studies she has led including the landmark SMILES trial) have been highly influential, being cited in more than 100 policy documents globally (e.g., WHO, UNICEF) and influencing clinical guidelines in psychiatry in Australia and elsewhere.

She is widely recognized as international leader in the field of Nutritional Psychiatry research and is an ISI Highly Cited Researcher (2020-2024 inclusive), putting her in the top 0.1% of publishing scientists worldwide for impact. In 2021 she was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her services to Nutritional Psychiatry.

She has written two books for commercial publication, including the very popular children’s book “There’s a Zoo in my Poo”.

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In order to keep ticket prices as low as possible, this event will not be streamed. We are aiming to have this recorded to watch back on demand – this will be confirmed shortly. Tea/Coffee & nutritious lunch included.