The future of Mental Health | Prof Julia Rucklidge | FOM23

Professor Rucklidge, a distinguished world leader in the treatment of mental health issues with micronutrient supplementation looks at where the field is at, and what needs to change to make a real difference to mental health at the Future of Medicine Conference 2023. About Prof Julia Rucklidge Professor Julia Rucklidge, is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Canterbury, a mental health and nutrition researcher, international TEDx and edX speaker. She co-authored the book The Better Brain: How Nutrition Will Help You Overcome Anxiety, Depression, ADHD and Stress; the first book that will tell you both how and why nutrients can be used to treat mental health issues. Professor Julia’s interest in nutrition and mental illness was spurred by her own research showing poor outcomes for children with significant psychiatric illness, despite receiving conventional treatments. Her passion is in helping people find alternative treatments for their psychiatric symptoms, and is well known for her groundbreaking research in this field, winning numerous local and international awards for her work. About the Future of Medicine The Future of Medicine is a ground-up movement, challenging the status quo in our current ‘sick care’ system, and shifting the narrative from “bottom-of-the-cliff” stopgaps to sustainable proactive preventions and lifestyle interventions. Join the movement at https://thefutureofmedicine.co/. The Future of Medicine is powered by PREKURE, Australasia’s leading provider of university-level training in preventative lifestyle medicine for individuals and professionals. https://prekure.com/