Nutritional Psychiatry – Food & Mood Masterclass

This event is accredited for 7 hours CPD.

Following the success of last year’s event in London, BSLM & Deakin University’s Food & Mood Academy are teaming up again to bring this event to Edinburgh. This full day, collaborative, in-person event surrounding Lifestyle Psychiatry highlighting the critical role of lifestyle (particularly diet) in mental and brain health will be followed up by a practical online session to “Review, Reflect & Reset”, ensuring successful application of the learning.

Join us for a one-day, in-person collaborative masterclass exploring the latest evidence in Nutritional Psychiatry, including the impact of diet and the gut on brain function and mental health, and practical strategies for real-world implementation.

Led by world-leading researchers and clinicians, including Distinguished Professor Felice Jacka, OAM, this immersive workshop will equip healthcare professionals with:

• The latest research in Nutritional Psychiatry
• Insights into the gut–brain axis and its relevance to mental health
• Evidence-based dietary and lifestyle interventions
• Practical tools to integrate these approaches into clinical care
• Structured goal-setting to support meaningful change in practice
• Full details of the day, including the agenda and learning objectives, will be announced soon.

Following the in-person session, six months after the event, delegates will be invited to an optional online Review, Reflect & Reset session.

This structured follow-up offers the opportunity to:

• Revisit key learnings
• Reflect on implementation in practice
• Share successes and challenges with peers
• Reset goals to maintain momentum

Our commitment is to help you sustain change.

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.

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 previous session in London.

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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.