2 May 2008 - FAB CONFERENCE - Feeding Young Minds - Buxton

Food, Mood and Behaviour - Putting Research into Practice in Education, Mental Health and Criminal Justice

A one-day CPD conference

• The social time bomb - do 'junk food' diets contribute to anti-social behaviour?

• Children's behaviour, learning and mental health problems are rising as fast as rates of obesity and diabetes - can dietary changes help?

• Can better nutrition help to reduce symptoms in anxiety, depression or schizophrenia? Evidence from the front line

• Hear from leading experts the latest evidence on links between diet, brains and behaviour - and the implications for policy and practice

Who should attend

EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS | HEALTH PROFESSIONALS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM | LOCAL AUTHORITY STAFF | POLICY MAKERS | VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS | CATERERS | PARENTS | CARERS | MEDIA

Programme

• Dr Alex Richardson - 'They Are What You Feed Them': Dietary factors in child behaviour, learning and mood - an overview (and) Omega-3 for child behaviour and learning: What's the real evidence?

• Bernard Gesch - Causes of Crime? The Role of Nutrition in Antisocial Behaviour

• Professor Malcolm Peet - Food and Mood: Dietary Factors in Depression, and An Early Intervention Programme for Mental Health Problems

• Kevin Williamson - Nutritionist, Rotherham, Doncaster & South Humbers NHS Trust's Early Intervention Team - Nutritonal support for Young People with Mental Health Problems

• Emily Earle - Trainee Health Psychologist, Rotherham Early Intervention Team for Young people)- Strategies to help young people change their eating habits and overcome obstacles

About the speakers:

Our speakers are not only eminent in their respective fields, but all are also highly skilled and experienced at communicating the latest research and its implications to public and professional as well as academic audiences.

Bernard Gesch is a Senior Research Scientist in the Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, University of Oxford; and Director of the UK research charity Natural Justice, which investigates the causes of antisocial and criminal behaviour. Having established a nutritional and social programme for persistent young offenders that local Courts used as an effective alternative to custodial sentences, he obtained Home Office permission for a rigorously controlled trial (supported by Natural Justice). This showed that better nutrition significantly improved the behaviour of young offenders in a high-security prison. Bernard now collaborates internationally to replicate these findings, with eminent colleagues from institutions including the Medical Research Council, the Institute of Psychiatry, the US National Institute of Health, and the Dutch Ministry of Justice.

Professor Malcom Peet is a Consultant Psychiatrist with Doncaster and South Humber NHS Healthcare Trust, and also holds an honorary academic appointment at the School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield. Professor Peet has been studying the role of nutrition in mental health since 1990, and has pioneered research into the role of omega-3 fatty acids in both depression and schizophrenia - including controlled treatment trials. His research has also focused on the practical applications of nutritional interventions within mental health services in the UK, and their implications for professional training.

Kevin Williamson is a Nutritionist for the Rotherham, Doncaster & South Humber NHS Trust's Early Intervention in Psychosis team (based in Rotherham). The aim of this service is to provide tailored, holistic support for young people, aged 14 - 35 who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis. Sound nutrition is a vital care component because of the clear links between nutrient intake and both mental and physical health and wellbeing. Kevin conducts nutritional assessments and subsequent nutritional interventions at 6-monthly intervals, over a period of 3 years, for all individuals accepted to this service. At the current time this is a unique provision within mental health care.

Emily Earle is a trainee Health Psychologist working in Rotherham Early Intervention Team for Young People with Psychosis, within Rotherham, Doncaster & South Humber Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. She is currently developing a tailored service to support service users to make changes in their diet to improve their mental and physical health, and also to lose weight. The service utilises a technique called 'Motivational Interviewing' (MI) to help service users develop strategies to make changes, overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.

Dr Alex Richardson is a founder-director of FAB Research and visiting research scientist at the Universities of Oxford and Bristol. Best known for her pioneering treatment trials of omega-3 fatty acids for child behaviour and learning, she has also carried out similar research in relation to adult mental health, and collaborates internationally on several large-scale programmes investigating both genetic and biochemical/nutritional factors in relation to behaviour, learning and mood.

THE VENUE

We have negotiated a reduced rate of £65 per person B&B per night at The Palace Hotel for the night before and night after the conference. As this will be a bank holiday weekend, why not stay over and enjoy a mini-break as well as the conference.

The Palace Hotel has been around since 1868. It's magnificent exterior was designed by Henry Currey, architect to the Duke of Devonshire in his time. The interior is equally as exquisite and the Palace's people are all extremely friendly and helpful. Our May event will be the second event we've held there. It's a much-loved focal point of Buxton's culture and where everyone wants to stay when they are in town. They used to call this wonderful part of the world The English Switzerland, so in addition to attending the conference which takes place on a Friday, there's an opportunity to stay on into the weekend and immerse yourself in the beautiful scenery, rolling dales and countryside, the Peak District National Park and try some genuine Bakewell pudding, visit Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Buxton Opera House and the Pavilion Gardens.


BOOK BEFORE FRIDAY 18 APRIL 2008 TO RECEIVE A FULL 15% REDUCTION

Organisations and Professionals - £180
Education / Health / Local Authority / Charitable organisations (with an income in excess of £1,000,000)
EARLY BIRD - £153 for bookings taken before 18.04.08

Voluntary Organisations and Concessions - £112
Students / Parents / Community Councils / Community Action groups / Charitable organizations (with an income of less than £1,000,000).
EARLY BIRD - £95 for bookings taken before 18.04.08

Group Booking Rates available for 5 or more. Contact Fiona on the number below.

FAB Associate Members (Existing members only) - £80


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4 easy ways to register:

• Online - click on the link at the top of this page. (Please have your debit/credit card ready).

• By phone - 01463 258837. (Please have your debit/credit card ready or finance department details if to be invoiced).

• By email: [email protected] (include postal address and telephone number).

• By post: download a booking form below and post to the address given on the form.

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