Antidepressant prescriptions are close to 100 million in the last year – representing a 70% increase in the past five years.
One in six children aged 5-16 are now likely to have a mental health problem.
Mental illness is now costing health services more than cancer and heart disease.
So what are the solutions to the escalating incidence of mental health problems?
Watch the Upgrade Your Brain Masterclass to find out
Watch the masterclass to join hundreds of healthcare professionals in exploring and learning the groundbreaking research in cognitive and mental health.
In the face of a global mental health emergency, world leaders in brain health will be gathered at the Upgrade Your Brain Conference to tackle the critical interdependencies at every life stage that influence optimal brain health and wellbeing
You can get instant access to this vital learning and become equipped as a practitioner to be a part of this paradigm shift!
Thank you so much for organising this amazing day! So, SO interesting…’
Audrey – practitioner
This conference is great, really enjoying it! Anon.
What you can expect to learn:
- Why amyloid is a consequence of dementia and Alzheimer’s – NOT a cause – with Patrick Holford.
- The role of a ketogenic diet in depression, bipolar and cognitive decline with Dr Georgia Ede and why the Mediterranean diet is not the ‘perfect’ diet.
- Debate on how healthy legumes are, should we promote fish more than meat and is intermittent fasting a good idea?
- Victoria Sampson discusses the oral microbiome and how gum disease can increase risk of Alzheimer’s by up to 70%…plus some debate around fluoride and what toothpaste we need to be using!
- Assistant professor Tommy Wood brilliantly explains how so many of these things fit together in terms of structure, supply and utilisation.
- Robert Lustig on fructose and its impact on the brain.
- Why is it not just about omega 3 or B Vitamins – but rather how they all work together synergistically.
- Polyphenols and fibre with Dr Kristiina Singer and their impact on brain health and learning.
- An in-depth look at the four horsemen of the mental health apocalypse with Patrick Holford.
- Dr Bill Harris on why cholesterol levels that are too low can be problematic for the brain, along with the importance of DHA fatty acids.
- Plus so much more!
The focus is on highlighting the latest science and solutions from leading clinicians in the field of cognitive and mental health.
This masterclass will give you the practical advice you need to support your clients and increase your confidence.
A paradigm-shifting journey into the heart of the ‘brain health emergency’ that you can access TODAY!
The Speakers
- Professor Michael Crawford from Imperial College’s Institute of Brain Chemistry and Human Nutrition, who discovered the essentiality of omega-3 DHA for brain function;
- Professor Bill Harris, leading US omega-3 researcher;
- Sugar expert, Professor Robert Lustig;
- Neurologist Dr David Perlmutter;
- Neuroscientist Assistant Professor Tommy Wood, from the University of Washington, expert in active lifestyle;
- Metabolic psychiatrist Dr Georgia Ede, whose speciality is low-carb keto diets;
- Professor Julia Rucklidge on children’s mental health and nutrition;
- Dr Sabine Donnai, presenting on fixing a leaky blood-brain barrier for dementia prevention;
- Harvard psychiatrist Uma Naidoo on the mood food connection;
- Dr Victoria Sampson on the oral and gut microbiome and brain connection.
How does it work:
- Click the link below and for just £49 you can get access to the recording and continued professional development.
- After purchase, you will get an email with all the links to access the recordings on Vimeo.
What you get:
– 8+ hours of learning and CPD to watch (and rewatch) at your own pace
– Bonus material
– Slides from each conference presentation
This has been super interesting and everyone should listen to it!
Wonderful Conference – thank you. Louise – practitoner
Anyone is welcome to watch and enjoy this masterclass – it was created to support practitioners and healthcare professionals, so all education is at a high level.
8 hours BANT approved CPD.