The role of nutrition is fundamental to human well-being but often overlooked and there is a concern that the consumption of processed food and addictive substances, along with other environmental factors, can influence our mood and behaviour. This event follows the publication of Nutrition and Mental Health: a handbook (Pavilion 2008) and is the first of two conferences to focus on nutritional interventions for mental and emotional health problems. Leading health practitioners will examine the evidence for the benefits of nutrition on common mood disorders in adults and will work with delegates to identify good practice and provide viable strategies on how to manage symptoms.

Aims of the conference

  • Present the latest scientific evidence on how our modern diet, lifestyle and environment encourages the developments of common mood disorders
  • Demonstrate how nutritional and lifestyle interventions can be employed to prevent and manage mood and behaviour problems alongside traditional care options
  • Develop good nutritional practice in interactive case-working sessions
  • Encourage discussion between participants and presenters and develop networking opportunities between the private and public sectors

Key Themes

  • The science behind nutrition and its effect on mental health
  • Cost-effective dietary approaches to the managements of common mood disorders
  • Evidence-based nutritional therapy in practice within the NHS and guidelines for action
  • Resources for accessing quality food

 

 

Speakers at the event

  • Martina Watts Nutritional Therapist, Editor of Nutrition and Mental Health: A handbook
  • Professor Michael Crawford The Institute of Brain Chemistry and Human Nutrition, London Metropolitan University
  • Umahro Cadogan Nutrition Consultant, Chef, Nordic Clinic, Copenhagen
  • Jane Nodder Nutritional Therapist, Lecturer, Nutriworks Ltd
  • Kate Neil Director of the Centre for Nutrition Education & Lifestyle Management, Nutritional Therapist, Lecturer
  • Dian Shepperson Mills Nutritional Therapist,Founder of the Endometriosis and Fertility Clinic
  • Michael Ash Osteopath, Naturopath and Clinical Nutritionist, IHC Ltd
  • Kevin Williamson Nutritionist with the Early Intervention and Psychosis Team Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Trust
  • Tony Lowe CEO, FareShare Community Food Network

Who should attend

  • Health and social care professionals, including psychologists and psychiatrists
  • Nutritionists and dieticians
  • Relevant specialists from primary care trusts and local authorities
  • Providers of voluntary sector services to mental health service users
  • Specialists working in the criminal justice system
  • Local and national health and social policy makers
  • Mental health service users and their carers
  • Complementary therapists
  • Catering managers and staff
  • Health writers and researchers

Workshops

none

Pricing

£ 255.00 + VAT for Public sector/NHS/Educational/Charity/Local gov/vol orgs - One day rate
£ 295.00 + VAT for One-day rate - Central gov/private orgs
£ 195.00 + VAT for Supported Rate (vol orgs and charities employing fewer than 25 staff/individuals )
£ 125.00 + VAT for Nutritional and Complementary Therapist reduced rate