Lifestyle and Mental Health - RCPsych and BSLM Joint Event

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22May

Online event

Timings 9.30am - 4.45pm
Location , Online
CPD Up to 6 CPD points, subject to peer group approval
Consultant£84
Higher trainee£62
SAS doctor£62
Core trainee£39
Retired£39
Subsidised RCPsych member£39
Medical student£39
Foundation year doctor£39
Allied health professional£39
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Lifestyle and Mental Health - RCPsych and BSLM Joint Event

Event Information

Join us for a groundbreaking joint educational event led by the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine. The event aims to explore the connection between lifestyle and mental health through the innovative approach of lifestyle medicine. 
 
By bringing together experts from both fields, we will delve into the latest research findings that highlight the impact of lifestyle factors on mental well-being. Through engaging presentations and interactive discussions, we will uncover the intricate relationship between healthy eating, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of harmful substances, improving social connections, and their implications for mental health outcomes. 
 
In addition to gaining a deeper understanding of the role of lifestyle in mental health, this event will also shed light on the implications for training in both psychiatry and lifestyle medicine. We will explore how incorporating lifestyle medicine principles into psychiatric practice can enhance patient care and improve long-term outcomes. This event will provide valuable insights and practical strategies for healthcare professionals seeking to integrate lifestyle medicine into their training and practice. 
 
Don't miss this unique opportunity to be part of a collaborative effort to bridge the gap between psychiatry and lifestyle medicine. 

1. Understand the connection between lifestyle factors and mental health: Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between lifestyle choices and mental well-being, including how factors such as healthy eating, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of harmful substances, improving social connections impact mental health outcomes. Participants will be exposed to the latest research and evidence-based findings that highlight the influence of lifestyle factors on mental health. They will learn about key studies and emerging trends in the field. 

2. Identify the implications for psychiatric practice: Participants will explore how incorporating lifestyle medicine principles into psychiatric practice can enhance patient care and improve long-term outcomes. They will gain insights into the practical integration of lifestyle interventions into treatment plans and learn strategies for implementing lifestyle medicine approaches in their own practice. 

3. Foster interdisciplinary collaboration: Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate and engage with experts from both psychiatry and lifestyle medicine, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and understanding. They will learn how collaboration between these fields can lead to improved patient care and outcomes. 

4. Reflect on the implications for training and education: Participants will reflect on the implications of incorporating lifestyle medicine principles into training and education in both psychiatry and lifestyle medicine. They will consider how to integrate these principles into their own training programs and explore opportunities for interdisciplinary education and collaboration.  

This event is primarily targeted toward psychiatrists, but it is also open to other non-psychiatric medical professionals and allied health professionals (AHP).

*The discounted allied healthcare professional rate is available for the following: allied healthcare professionals like occupational therapists, psychologists, physiotherapists, nutritionists etc. The AHP fee type does not apply to GPs. 

If you are unsure about which rate applies to you, please contact Miriam Muleba at miriam.muleba@rcpsych.ac.uk. 

You can find the draft programme available here. 

This event will be taking place online via a platform called EventsAir. Registered participants will receive their link to join the conference in their joining instructions. Joining instructions will be sent out in the days before the conference is due to take place. 
 

Watch the helpful explainer video

When you join the conference online you will be able to:
 
  • view a video of the speaker alongside any slides
  • ask your questions to the speakers and chat with other delegates via the discussion forum.

All registered participants will also have access to this conference recording until 14 August 2024 (12 weeks).  

To successfully join the event online you will need;

  • Access to a reliable internet connection
  • A PC, laptop, tablet or phone
  • Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge are recommended browsers

Please read our terms and conditions before making your booking.

For further information, please contact:

Email: miriam.muleba@rcpsych.ac.uk

Contact Name: Miriam Muleba

Contact number: 0208 618 4244

Event Location

Location: , Online