Who's Speaking
Lauren Castle
PharmD, MS
Lindsey Elmore
PharmD
Carrie Jones
ND, FABNE, MPH
Lara Zakaria
PharmD MS CNS CDN IFMCP
Katie Henry
ND
Event Schedule
Functional Medicine Approaches to Anxiety and Depression
November 12, 2022
Learning Objectives
- Discuss root-causes of anxiety and depression through the biopsychosocial-spiritual model of mental health.
- Determine the role of pharmacogenomics in addressing these conditions and determining appropriate therapy.
- Review research on new treatment options including psychedelics.
- Observe the relationship between anxiety and depression and other chronic conditions.
- Discuss the Pharmacist's role in addressing anxiety and depression
Learning Objectives
- Describe the relationship between the gut microbiome and brain function (AKA the gut-brain axis).
- Discuss how alterations in the microbiome and intestinal permeability can impact anxiety, depression, and cognitive function.
- Review literature of specific probiotic strains with evidence for improvement in mood-related disorders.
Objectives: To review and understand common and advanced lab work as it relates to:
- Inflammation, depression and anxiety: glucose, insulin, hs CRP, IL-6, ferritin, and more.
- Hormonal testing, depression and anxiety: Estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid and cortisol.
- Microbiome testing,depression and anxiety: bacterial, zonulin, sIgA, calprotectin, candida, parasites, and more.
Each lunch and move! Take a walk or do something active. A 30-minute partner presentation will be during the lunch break.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the role of the Standard American Diet in the etiology of mental health conditions like depression and anxiety.
- Provide the Food Rx for reducing inflammation and supporting mental health.
- Recommend nutritional supplementation for supporting mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression.
Learning Objectives
- Apply knowledge of anxiety and depression pathophysiology, clinical work-up, and interventions to patient cases.
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Pricing
This Event
(Nov 12th)
$249
Pharmacist
- 7 Hours of CE
- Live Sessions
- Video Recordings
Two Virtual Symposiums
(May 21st & Nov 12th)
$399
Pharmacist
- 14 Hours of CE
- Live Sessions
- Video Recordings
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2022 Annual Pass
Plus On-Demand
$499
Pharmacist
- 14 Hours of CE
- 2 Yearly CE Conferences
- Monthly On-Demand CE
- Live Sessions and Recordings
- Watch February and March sessions immediately
Event Information
Venue
Your home, or favorite coffee shop. Everything is online.
Transport
No travel needed. Online so you just need to find a quiet place to listen.
Hotel & Restaurant
Hotels are overrated. Sleep in your own bed and make your own food.