Sport and Exercise Psychiatry SIG Autumn Conference 2026 - Brain Health: Protecting the Brains of Athletes and optimising Brain Health through Lifestyle Psychiatry
05Oct
In-person event
| Timings | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Location | RCPsych, 21 Prescot Street, London, E1 8BB |
| CPD | 1 CPD point per hour attended, subject to peer approval |
| Non-Member | £180 |
|---|---|
| Consultant (Early Bird) | £120 |
| Resident Doctor / SAS Doctor | £80 |
| Medical Student / Foundation Doctor / Subsidised and Retired Member | £65 |
Event Information
Event overview coming soon.
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 9:00AM - 9:20AM | Opening and Introduction Caz Nahman, including case vignette |
| 9:20AM - 10:00AM | Beyond the Mask: Brain Health, Mental Health and Lived Experience in Elite Sport Paul Pook (including 10-minute Q&A) |
| 10:00AM - 10:30AM | Are We Failing Our Athletes? A Clinical and Psychiatric Case for Reform Michael Leavitt |
| 10:30AM - 10:50AM | Break |
| Session 2 | |
| 10:50Am - 11:35AM | Protecting Brain Health in Athletes: What is 'Good Enough'? James Burger |
| 11:35AM - 12:15PM | Panel Discussion Paul Pook, Michael Leavitt and James Burger |
| 12:15PM - 12:30PM | UKSI |
| 12:30PM - 1:30PM | Lunch Trainee breakout lunch room |
| Session 3 | |
| 1:30PM - 2:15PM | Lifestyle Psychiatry Claire Gillvray |
| 2:15PM - 2:30PM | Move More Project Launch |
| 2:30PM - 3:00PM | TBC |
| 3:00PM - 3:20PM | Break |
| Session 4 | |
| 3:20PM - 4:00PM | Poster Prize and AGM |
The SEPSIG is pleased to offer a discounted registration rate of £120 for Consultants. This special rate is available until 15 September, after which the standard fee of £150 will apply.
Bookings for this event will close Monday 28 September at 10am.
We recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment.
Please read our terms and conditions before making your booking.