This workshop introduces the emerging field of nutritional psychiatry and explores how diet quality, gut health and broader food systems influence mental wellbeing. Led by a practising psychiatrist, the session translates current research on the gut–brain axis, nutrient density and lifestyle factors into practical insights relevant for both healthcare professionals and the general public.
The workshop aims to bridge scientific evidence with everyday practice, helping participants better understand how food environments and dietary habits may influence mood, stress and cognitive wellbeing. The session emphasises balanced, evidence-informed discussion and practical applications that complement existing mental health care and lifestyle approaches.
Where: Online via Zoom
For more information and to register – please visit the website:
https://www.grow.co.nz/nutritional-psychiatry/
For further details, please contact:
e: [email protected]
p: 021 066 9811
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Learning Outcomes
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
• Understand the basic principles and evidence base of nutritional psychiatry
• Describe key mechanisms of the gut–brain axis relevant to mental health
• Recognise dietary patterns associated with improved mental wellbeing
• Apply practical strategies to support mental wellbeing through nutrition and lifestyle
• Develop a more informed perspective on the role of food systems in mental health
Essential Topics Covered
• Introduction to nutritional psychiatry and emerging evidence linking diet and mental health
• The gut–brain axis: interactions between gut microbiota, inflammation and mood
• The role of whole foods, dietary patterns and lifestyle factors
• Practical strategies for supporting mental wellbeing through diet and lifestyle
• Broader perspectives on food systems, environment and mental health
Who Should Attend
The workshop is designed to be accessible to a broad audience while maintaining a strong evidence-based foundation.
• General practitioners and primary care clinicians interested in emerging evidence linking diet and mental health
• Health and wellbeing practitioners seeking an accessible overview of nutritional psychiatry
• Community audiences interested in the connections between food, environment and mental wellbeing
October, 2026
Monday
August 26,2019
- Tuesday
- 9:00am - 10:00am
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