Join Naturopathic Physician Dr. Maura Scanlan for a multidisciplinary presentation that explores food's impact on the brains and minds of our youth and ourselves. 

Our understanding of how food impacts mental health is growing. Naturopathic physicians have long studied these connections, and now mainstream medicine is joining the dialogue! UCLA has researched the gut-brain link and its impact on psychiatric symptoms. Psychiatrist James Greenblatt has highlighted the connection between nutritional deficiencies and mental illness. Most notably, MGH Psychiatrist Christopher Palmer raised concerns about the mental health industry’s lack of attention to lifestyle changes such as changes in diet, thereby failing to support mitochondrial health, which he says can lead directly to mental illness. This topic is being discussed in hospitals, among research scientists, on social media, and in our communities.

Following the presentaiton, Dr. Scanlan will engage in a thoughtful conversation with Psychologist Dr. Stephanie Kriesberg and Registered Dietician Joanne Csaplar. There will also be time for audience discussion.

Register to reserve your spot. Walk-ins are welcome if space is available.

Presented in partnership with Concord-Carlisle Regional SEPAC in partnership with the following co-sponsors: Emerson Dental, KidCenterED, Fusion Academy, Waldorf School of Lexington, Saltbox Kitchen, Concord Public and Concord-Carlisle Regional School Districts, CCHS Parent Association, Carlisle SEPAC, LEXSEPTA/SEPAC, and Lincoln SEPAC. This event is part of the Transforming Childhood: Expertise, Innovation, and Community Engagement series.