This workshop is designed for mental health professionals who are interested in the field of nutrition and mental wellbeing and would like more information on:
What exactly the evidence is
How nutrition effects mental health
What to do with that information within their clinical scope
This one day workshop will be delivered in three parts:
Part 1: The Evidence
In this section we will explore:
Where nutrition fits in to mental health care
The studies in this field over time
Research findings on different mental health issues, both diagnostic and transdiagnostic
Part 2: The Mechanisms
As this field is rapidly developing, many mechanisms are being discussed and researched. In this section we will cover:
What we know about the role of nutrition in brain and nervous system structure and function
What is currently being further explored in research
Common nutritional deficiencies in New Zealand and their potential impacts on mental health
Part 3: Clinical Applications
In this section we explore what the information covered means for us as mental health clinicians and how we can make the best use of it within our scopes of practice.
Clinical applications in different client populations are described and discussed, and potential referral pathways are outlined where indicated. Following this we will have time for questions and answers.
My aim for you is to come away from the workshop with clear, easy to apply knowledge and tools to support your clients (including education handouts!)
