Understanding Brain Food and Brain Metabolism

In the first of two parts of this master course, psychiatrist Dr. Georgia Ede, MD, introduces the rapidly advancing field of metabolic psychiatry and its profound implications for mental health care. With over 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Ede explores the nutritional foundations of brain health, dispels common dietary myths, and reviews emerging research on the role of ketogenic diets in conditions such as depression, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease. Attendees will gain insights into the clinical use of therapeutic ketosis, the metabolic underpinnings of mental illness, and how to evaluate nutritional approaches through the lens of neuroscience and biochemistry. This evidence-informed course equips mental health professionals with actionable knowledge to support their clients through diet-based interventions.<br><br> This course is the first part of a two-part series on this topic. The second course is titled <a href="/catalogue/courses/incorporating-metabolic-principles-into-clinical-care">Incorporating Metabolic Principles into Clinical Care</a>.