METABOLISM AND THE MIND

Explore the transformative impact of a ketogenic diet on mental health with our groundbreaking metabolic psychiatry training, Metabolism and the Mind:

Delivered by leading-experts in the field, our cutting-edge new training, ‘’Metabolism and the Mind: A metabolic approach to treating psychiatric diseases’’, demonstrates the powerful connection between diet and nutrition on the management and alleviation of psychiatric and mental health conditions.

Join us to learn how nutrition and metabolic function impact mental health. Enhance your knowledge and better equip yourself to help patients with this holistic approach, enabling more effective treatment and support for mental disorders through improving metabolism.

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$402.00

Metabolic Psychiatry Training Overview

This training delves into the intricate relationship between metabolic processes and mental health.

Healthcare practitioners will learn to integrate insights into personalized treatment or support plans, leading to improved mental health outcomes for patients.

Additionally, the course emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, empowering doctors to work closely with other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care that addresses both metabolic and psychiatric health.

Metabolic Psychiatry Experts

What you will learn

  • Metabolic Conditions and Stress – 10 Lessons from Clinical Practice
  • Ketogenic Diet for Depression and Anxiety Disorders – New Beginnings
  • From Pharm to Farm: What Does the Medical Professional Need to Know About Treating Psychiatric Disorders with a Ketogenic Diet?
  • Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy for Mental Health: Practical Applications
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • What if Sugar is Causing you Energy Depletion, Feelings of Dread and Anxiety? How to Heal
  • Approaching a Client with an Addiction Disorder
  • Dietary Strategies and Biomarker Monitoring to Improve Metabolic and Mental Health
  • Ketogenic Diet for the Treatment of Anxiety: A Case Study
  • The Emerging Role of Therapeutic Nutrition in Eating Disorder Treatment
  • Metabolic Psychiatry: Ketogenic Diet and Serious Mental Illness
  • Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy in Psychiatric Disorders: A Closer Look at Patient Experiences

Each module includes

This metabolic psychiatry training is specifically designed for

Certificates

On completion of the metabolic psychiatry training, participants will be issued a Certificate of Completion. This module contributes towards certification as a Nutrition Network Practitioner.

Not a medical professional? No worries!

Not a medical professional? No worries! You are eligible to enrol in our Advisor Training – created for LCHF enthusiasts wishing to upskill and acquire a professional accreditation in nutrition coaching! 

Explore Our Metabolic Psychiatry Training Outline

Lecturer Lecture Topic
Denise Potter, RDN, CDCES
Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy for Mental Health: Practical Applications
Dr. Robert Cywes Autism Spectrum Disorder
Bitten Jonsson, RN & Sugar Addiction Specialist
What if Sugar Is Causing You Energy Depletion, Feelings of Dread, and Anxiety? How to Heal
Daria Green, Food Addiction Professional & Functional… Approaching a Client with an Addiction Disorder
Dr. Dominic D’Agostino, PhD, Researcher and Professor
Dietary Strategies and Biomarker Monitoring to Improve Metabolic and Mental Health
Tamzyn Murphy RD, MSc
Ketogenic Diet for the Treatment of Anxiety: A Case Study
Dr. Ignacio Cuaranta, MD, a Board-Certified Clinical P… Keto for the Treatment of Mood Disorders
Dr. Lori Calabrese, MD, Psychiatrist Offering IV Keta…
Ketogenic Diet for Major Depression and Anxiety Disorders
Beth Zupec-Kania, RDN, CD
From Pharm to Farm: What the Medical Professional Needs to Know About Treating Psychiatric Disorders with a Ketogenic Diet
Michelle Hurn, RD, LD
The Emerging Role of Therapeutic Nutrition in Eating Disorder Treatment
Dr. Shebani Sethi MD, ABOM
Metabolic Psychiatry: Ketogenic Diet and Serious Mental Illness
Metabolic Mind (a nonprofit initiative of Baszucki Group transforming the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health) Metabolic Mind panel interview
Dr. Erin Louise Bellamy, PhD, MSc, BA AFBPsS, MHP
Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy in Psychiatric Disorders: A Closer Look at Patient Experiences

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Testimonials

"l thoroughly enjoyed the online course so much that I was glued to the screen for hours at a time and completed the course in a couple of days, putting some of my other duties on hold. I would encourage all Medical Doctors and Allied Health Professionals to do the online course if they are genuinely serious about wanting to improve the health of their patients or clients."

- Medical Doctor,
United Kingdom

"I'm blown away by the content in this course! It is incredibly valuable for even those who are not coaching clients because  optimising health is applicable to every single one of us - & this is what the course teaches. It goes beyond just coaching how to follow a low carb diet!"

- Registered Nurse,
South Africa

"l have finished the Advisors course. In my ketojourney over the last year, I have done approximately 1000 hours of research and studying on the ketogenic way of eating. For that reason, I was quite sure that this course would offer me a certificate more than knowledge.... Boy was I wrong! This has been an amazing journey so far and I have learned so much and will be forever grateful for the Nutrition Network and this course!"

- Health Coach,
Canada

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Apply to Enrol in Our Online Metabolic Psychiatry Course Today.

Get official certification in the field of metabolic psychiatry. Discover the cutting-edge field of metabolic with our comprehensive course taught by experts in the field. Our expert instructors bring years of experience in both psychiatry and nutrition. Whether you’re a psychiatrist, psychologist, or allied health professional, this course will equip you with innovative tools to enhance patient outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions About Metabolic Psychiatry

Metabolic psychiatry is an emerging field that explores the relationship between mental health disorders and metabolic dysfunction. It investigates how factors such as insulin resistance, inflammation, and mitochondrial function impact psychiatric conditions. This approach recognizes the interconnectedness of brain and body, focusing on how metabolic processes affect mental health and vice versa. Key areas of study include the impact of diet on mental health, the gut microbiome’s role in mood, and the effects of metabolic disorders on brain function. By addressing underlying metabolic issues, metabolic psychiatry aims to provide more comprehensive and effective treatments for mental health conditions.

A metabolic psychiatrist is a mental health professional who specializes in the intersection of metabolism and psychiatric disorders. These practitioners combine traditional psychiatric approaches with an understanding of how metabolic factors influence mental health. They assess and treat patients by considering both psychological symptoms and metabolic indicators, such as inflammation, gut health, and nutritional status. Metabolic psychiatrists may recommend dietary changes, lifestyle modifications, or targeted nutritional supplements alongside conventional psychiatric treatments.

Metabolic syndrome in mental health refers to a cluster of interconnected physiological and biochemical abnormalities that commonly co-occur with psychiatric disorders. This condition typically includes insulin resistance, abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, and dyslipidemia (abnormal cholesterol levels). In the context of mental health, metabolic syndrome is often associated with increased inflammation, oxidative stress, and hormonal imbalances, which can exacerbate or contribute to psychiatric symptoms. It’s particularly prevalent in individuals with severe mental illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, partly due to the metabolic side effects of certain psychiatric medications. Addressing metabolic syndrome is crucial for improving both physical health outcomes and mental well-being in psychiatric patients.

The metabolic approach to mental health focuses on the relationship between metabolism and psychiatric disorders.

It explores how dietary interventions, particularly ketogenic diets, can impact mental health conditions. This approach recognizes that metabolic processes influence brain function and mood. It emphasizes nutritional strategies to manage conditions like depression, anxiety, and autism spectrum disorders.

The metabolic approach integrates insights from nutrition, biochemistry, and psychiatry to develop holistic treatment plans. It considers factors such as blood sugar regulation, inflammation, and gut health in addressing mental health issues, offering an alternative or complementary path to traditional psychiatric treatments.

A ketogenic diet can be considered a metabolic treatment for mental illness.

This high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet induces a state of ketosis, altering the body’s metabolism. Research suggests it may benefit various mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

The diet’s effects on brain energy metabolism, neurotransmitter balance, and inflammation are thought to contribute to its therapeutic potential. While promising, it’s important to note that ketogenic diets for mental health should be implemented under medical supervision, as part of a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to individual needs and health status.

The training starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online training – you decide when you start and when you finish.

No. You can work through the metabolic effect on mental health training content completely at your own pace. You don’t need to be online at a certain time and you are welcome to complete the lectures in your own time.

How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this training for as long as you like – across any and all devices you own.

We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund. Please note that a refund will only be issued if 30% or less of the Training has been completed. This policy excludes Bundle Purchases. We do not issue full refunds on Bundle Purchases.

The training is made up of video lectures with supporting documents such as the speaker’s PowerPoint presentation, reference list, and short feedback forms to test your learning on the keto diet.

Yes, you will be issued a Certificate of Completion at the end of the training and you will be listed on our website’s Wall of Practitioners.

Definitely! You will be provided with a link to join our private online Community for members – this is moderated daily by our experts. Here you can ask course-related questions, keep updated with the latest low-carb science, troubleshoot difficult cases, or just network and engage with fellow medical professionals.

We encourage those who feel they align with our vision and mission of implementing carbohydrate restriction and lifestyle modifications to improve metabolic health to join the Nutrition Network Ambassador Program. Reach out to us for more information at [email protected].

Please reach out to [email protected] or [email protected] with any questions you may have!

Thank you

A portion of each Nutrition Network course enrolment fee goes towards funding Eat Better South Africa and the important work they are doing in South African communities.