There’s a lot of buzz around ketogenic diets and mental health right now – but it can leave you wondering what’s fact, what’s hype, and whether it belongs in your clinical toolbox?
In this program you’ll join Nicole Laurent, LMHC, a psychotherapist with 18 years of experience providing evidence-based treatments, and uses psychotherapy tools to support individuals using the ketogenic diet as a treatment for mental illness.
In just 2 hours she’ll unpack the growing body of research linking ketogenic interventions with improvements in mood, anxiety, cognition, and even serious psychiatric conditions, like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Even more importantly, she’ll also answer the biggest ethical questions you have related to this work including:
Whether you’re curious, skeptical, or ready to integrate nutrition into your work more intentionally, this training will guide you through the ethics, science, and clinical considerations of ketogenic therapy you need to know.
Join us to explore where mental health care may be headed – and how you can be part of an integrative, client-centered future.
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NOTE: Each purchase includes CE credit for one individual (participants in full attendance will be able to print the certificate of completion after passing the online post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). Instructional methods will include PowerPoint, didactic lecture, Q&A, and others.
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Earn up to 2.0 CE hours. Please see below, for more details, as credit amounts vary by jurisdiction and profession.
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| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Ketogenic Therapy for Mental Health Clinicians (10.5 MB) | 50 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Ketogenic Therapy for Mental Health Clinicians - French (10.5 MB) | 50 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Ketogenic Therapy for Mental Health Clinicians - Italian (10.5 MB) | 50 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Ketogenic Therapy for Mental Health Clinicians - German (10.5 MB) | 50 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Ketogenic Therapy for Mental Health Clinicians - Spanish (10.5 MB) | 50 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Nicole Laurent, LMHC, is a clinician, educator, and peer-reviewed author whose work focuses on ketogenic metabolic therapy in metabolic psychiatry, with particular attention to serious mental illness and treatment-resistant presentations. Based in the Pacific Northwest, she consults internationally with clinicians, programs, and organizations on implementing ketogenic metabolic therapy in psychiatric care and on navigating common clinical and practical barriers. She participates on clinical advisory boards internationally and is recognized as an early advocate helping shape the field through clinical work, education, and research. In 2022, she was one of seven winners of the Metabolic Mind Award, presented by the Baszucki Group and the Milken Institute, recognizing pioneers advancing metabolic approaches for mental health. She is the founder of Mental Health Keto and Brain Fog Recovery Source, a nonprofit that expands access to education and support for individuals and families who face barriers to informed metabolic mental health care.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Nicole Laurent is a clinical advisor with Ellenhorn and has an employment relationship with practice Mental Health Keto. She is the creator of the Mental Health Keto blog and Brain Fog Recovery Program. Nicole Laurent receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. Nicole Laurent teaches courses for Psychiatry Redefined as an adjunct faculty member. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-Financial: Nicole Laurent serves as a clinical advisor to Metabolic Mind, Baszucki Group, Brain Inflammation Collaborative, and Metabolic Collective. She is an advisor to the board of the European Ketogenic Institute. She serves on the clinician advisory committee for Baszucki Family Foundation, Keto Live Project e.V., and the Brain Inflammation Collaborative. She serves on the International advisory group for Metabolic Psychiatry. She is a member of the American Psychological Association and the International Neurological Ketogenic Society.
For live CE credit, you must watch the live webcast in its entirety at its scheduled time and complete the CE quiz and evaluation within one week. You will have access for 90 days after the program for review.
Please note: There will be one 15-minute break mid-morning. Actual break start times are at the discretion of the speaker. A more detailed schedule is available upon request.
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