Beyond Conventional Mental Healthcare: New Frontiers in Plant & Food Medicine

October 10, 2024, was an epic evening in Los Angeles. I've included the invitation to the event below.

Join us to learn about breakthrough treatment approaches for depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, substance use disorders, and ADHD. Do not miss this evening, filled with enlightening discussions and expert insights on integrating plant- and food-based therapies into mental health practices. It’s time for a meaningful conversation about enhancing patient outcomes and fostering holistic well-being.

What is the Event? 150 mental health professionals for learning and networking in West LA. Hosted by Dr. David Wiss and a curated panel of expert mental health treatment pioneers.

Who is it for? Mental health treatment providers looking to build community.

Topics include age-old medicines that are sometimes forgotten: food, nature, relationships, and emerging trends in psychedelic medicines. This event will be a breath of fresh air for anyone working in mental health settings, especially those facing burnout from the health care system:

LMFT/AMFT
LCSW/MSW
PhD/PsyD (Psychologists)
RDNs (Dietitians)
MD Psychiatrist
MD Addiction Medicine
Drug/Alcohol Counselor
Mental Health Techs
Treatment Owner/Operators
Business Development

Schedule:

5:00 pm Networking and Appetizers

6:00 pm Program Begins

7:45 pm Dinner Served

8:00 pm Networking and Dessert

Discussion Questions for the Panelists:

What is your opinion on the medicalization of mental illness and the monopolization of the pharmaceutical industry on mental health recovery?

There has been an avalanche of research and a massive buzz in the popular press about ultra-processed foods. Please share your insight and experience running a food service operation in a treatment setting.

It has been suggested that “food is medicine,” and we would love to hear your take on this adage. Specifically, do you believe that the quality of what someone eats profoundly influences their chances of achieving peak mental wellness?

Speaking of medicine, there is a surge in interest in plant medicine and psychedelic therapies in mental health care. Please share your professional experience and opinion on this subject.

Do plants have a place at the table? What kind of plants, what kind of tables?