Having a healthy brain is crucial to our wellbeing and happiness. However, diseases of the brain and mental health are the most prevalent causes of death in the 21st century.
In this masterclass with chartered psychologist Kimberley Wilson, you will discover, through evidence-based research, the secrets to a healthy brain, and how improving your brain health can significantly strengthen your mental and emotional resilience.
Beginning with an overview of prevailing attitudes and common perceptions, Kimberley will reveal how and why your brain will greatly benefit from the same attention and care as your other organs. She will share what foods and nutrients the brain needs, where these come from, and what happens when there are imbalances in our diet. She will also discuss the crucial roles that sleep and exercise play in our brain health.
This masterclass is essential for anyone who wants to learn how to nourish and protect their brain, and will feature exercises for you to take part in, and simple, practical tips helping you to start embracing these new and effective habits.
Course content
Brain disorders as leading causes of illness and death
How modern psychiatry is still influenced by Descartes
The role of prevention in mental vs physical health
The unique structures and qualities of the human brain
What builds our brains: fats and micronutrients
Nutrition and stress resilience
Benefits of aerobic, walking and resistance exercise
Sleep problems and interventions
Q&A
This course is for …
Anyone with an interest in how the brain works, and who wants to learn how to protect their brain health
Tutor profile
Kimberley Wilson is a chartered psychologist with a Masters degree in nutrition, visiting lecturer and the author of How to Build a Healthy Brain, working in private practice in Central London. She is a former governor of the Tavistock and Portman NHS Mental Health Trust, and led the therapy service at HMP and YOI Holloway, then Europe’s largest women’s prison. Kimberley now hosts the BBC Radio 4 health science podcast Made of Stronger Stuff alongside Dr Xand van Tulleken. Kimberley is often recognised as a former finalist on the Great British Bake Off and was the featured mental health expert on several Channel 4 documentaries throughout 2020 about the impact of Covid-19. She is a regular contributor to Lorraine on ITV.
Kimberley believes that the way we think about mental health – as separate from physical health – is flawed. Her philosophy of whole-body mental health is a comprehensive approach to mental health care, integrating evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle factors with psychological therapy.
Kimberley’s latest book How to build a healthy brain is released on 3 March 2022. If you live in the UK, you can purchase a book and ticket for the combined price of £59.65 including P&P.
Details
Date: Thursday 24 March 2022
Times: 6.30pm-8.30pm (GMT)
Price: £49 (plus £2.66 booking fee) or £59.65 for book + ticket (plus £3.12 booking fee)
This masterclass is available globally. If you are joining us from outside the United Kingdom, please use this time zone converter to check your local live streaming time.
6.30pm GMT | 7.30pm CET | 11.30am PDT | 2.30pm EDT
You will be sent a link to the webinar 2 hours before the start time of 6.30pm (GMT).
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