Nutritional Psychiatry – Food & Mood Masterclass, Edinburgh
Description
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.
Following the success of last year’s event held at the RCP in London, we’re excited 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 review session and reading materials to ensure successful application of the learning.
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.
The Deakin University Food and Mood Centre:
The 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. (new line – sorry won’t let me enter) 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”.
What your ticket includes:
Evidence-based presentations with direct engagement with world-renowned speakers
Personalised Q&A
Quality handouts to take away
Practical goal setting during the day
Follow up reflect and review session
Healthy lunch
Networking with like-minded healthcare professionals
Post event walking tour
For those not rushing off stay and enjoy a complimentary, award-winning walking tour – Edinburgh’s Hidden Gems. One of their wonderful guides will take you on an unforgettable experience, showcasing the beauty of Scotland’s capital through its hidden stories and secret spots.
Agenda
- 8:30 am - 9:00 am
Arrival & Registration
Welcome tea/coffee and networking.
- 9:00 am - 9:30 am
Welcome & Introductions
Chair Welcome — Dr Frances Elliott • Opening remarks and welcome on behalf of BSLM Introductions & Overview — Dr Tetyana Rocks • Introduction to the day’s objectives and structure • Overview of key themes in Lifestyle & Nutritional Psychiatry Interactive Icebreaker • “What motivates you to explore Lifestyle & Nutritional Psychiatry?”
- 9:30 am - 9:55 am
Lifestyle Psychiatry in Clinical Practice
Presentation - Dr Siobhan McCormack
- 9:55 am - 10:30 am
Current Research & Latest Evidence in Nutritional Psychiatry
Presentation — Prof Felice Jacka
- 10:30 am - 10:45 am
Morning Break
- 10:45 am - 11:45 am
Biological mechanisms in Nutritional Psychiatry
Presentation — Prof Felice Jacka
- 11:45 am - 12:20 pm
Rhythm & Blues: Exploring the Relationship Between Circadian Rhythms, Sleep, Food, Mood & the Microbiome
Dr Siobhan McCormack & Dr Sheena Fraser (Microbiome Medics)
- 12:20 pm - 12:30 pm
Lifestyle Medicine Sleep Assessment Demonstration
Interactive Demonstration — Dr Sheena Fraser
- 12:30 pm - 1:10 pm
Lunch
- 1:10 pm - 1:30 pm
Walking Chat: Informal Discussion
“What lifestyle changes have you found to be most effective for consumers?”.
- 1:30 pm - 3:10 pm
Nutritional Psychiatry – Application in Clinical Practice
Presentation — Dr Tetyana Rocks • Evidence-based dietary approaches • Gut-brain interactions in clinical care • Translating evidence into practice Interactive Clinical Application Workshop Facilitated by – Dr Tetyana Rocks • Case studies and group discussion • Evidence-based behaviour change strategies • Practice counselling session and skills application
- 3:10 pm - 3:20 pm
Afternoon Break
- 3:20 pm - 4:30 pm
Panel Discussion & Open Forum
From Evidence to Practice: Implementing Lifestyle & Nutritional Psychiatry in Real-World Settings (Chaired by Dr Frances Elliot)
- 4:30 pm - 5:10 pm
Reflection, Key Takeaways & Closing Remarks
Reflection Exercise • Key learnings from the day — Group Discussion • Plans for integrating evidence into clinical practice — Final Q&A • Open questions and discussion – • Summary and conclusion of the workshop —
Lineup
Dr Frances Elliott
Frances has been a trustee of BSLM since December 2020, and in November 2024 she was appointed as the Chair of BSLM. Frances started her medical career as a GP in Methil, Fife and had roles in child health and in the Local Medical Committee during that time. She became Medical Director in the Primary Care Trust in 1997 and had a short spell as the Chief Executive before it was merged into Fife Health Board in 2004. At that time Frances became the Medical Director of Fife Health Board with executive lead roles for Clinical Governance, Patient Safety and Research & Development. In 2009 Frances was appointed as Chief Executive NHS Quality Improvement Scotland (NHS QIS). This Scottish national health board was responsible for quality, and patient safety and was the parent body for the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) and the Scottish Health Technologies Group. NHS QIS became Healthcare Improvement Scotland in 2010 and took on the additional role of healthcare quality inspections. In February 2013 Frances became Deputy Chief Medical Officer in Scottish Government which was a new role in the Chief Medical Officer's Directorate to increase the role of primary care; support the integration of health and social care; support the work on improving the way unscheduled and emergency care is delivered in Scotland in line with the Scottish Government's 20:20 vision. She led on developing Scottish Government's policy approach to support adults with multi-morbidity. At the end of 2014 Frances returned to the role of Medical Director in NHS Fife and retired from that role in 2019. Short spells of cover for the Director of Research & Development and his deputy followed. From April 2020 to May 2022 Frances was a member of the Independent Review Panel for NHS Highland set up to oversee the implementation of their Healing Process for the numerous staff members who were affected by harassment and bullying in the organisation. During this time, Frances had a short spell acting as Executive Director of BSLM from November 2019-December 2020 and helped shape the organisation’s governance and policies.
Dr Tetyana Rocks
Accredited Practising Dietitian, Senior Research Fellow and lead of Food and Mood Academy
Professor Felice Jacka
Director, Food & Mood Centre, IMPACT, Deakin University, Honorary Principal Research Fellow at the Centre for Adolescent Health, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, the Black Dog Institute and James Cook University
Dr Siobhan McCormack
MBBS, DCH, DRCOG, DFSRH, MRCGP, DipBSLM/IBLM GP Partner & BSLM Course Author Fundamentals of Gut Microbiome Science
Dr Sheena Fraser
MBChB MRCGP (2003) DipBSLM GP Partner & BSLM Course Author Fundamentals of Gut Microbiome Science
FAQs
- Is there parking available?
There is payable on street parking and the nearby St James Quarter has parking
- Where is nearest train station?
Edinburgh Waverly train station is a 15 minute walk away from the venue
- Is this event being streamed?
The session will be recorded for you to watch back after the event. However, in order to keep ticket prices as low as possible, this event will not be live streamed.
- Is there catering at the event?
Tea & Coffee and a nutritious lunch is included
- Do you offer ticket refunds?
If you can no longer in person you can still access the recording after the event with your ticket.
However, if you really no longer want your ticket we can offer refunds with an admin fee of £25 up until the 15th May due to venue requirements.
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