SA Branch CME - Applying Nutritional Psychiatry in Clinical Practice

Join us for an informative evening exploring the growing field of nutritional psychiatry and discover practical, evidence-based strategies to support mental health through nutrition.

Date: Wednesday 18 November 2026
Supper: 6.30pm
Presentation: 7.00pm
Where: SA Branch Office

RSVP: Wednesday 11 November 2026
The event is free of charge and includes supper.

This presentation will explore how psychiatrists can integrate evidence-based nutritional strategies into routine mental health care. It will provide a practical overview of the current evidence linking diet and mental health, with a focus on assessment, brief interventions, and referral pathways. Participants will learn how to discuss nutrition with patients in a clinically relevant, patient-centred manner and identify opportunities to support dietary behaviour change within psychiatric practice. The session will also highlight key considerations for implementation across diverse clinical settings.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Describe the evidence supporting the role of nutrition in the prevention and management of common mental health conditions.
2. Identify practical opportunities to incorporate nutrition-related assessment and discussions into routine psychiatric care.
3. Apply a stepped-care approach to nutritional psychiatry, including appropriate brief interventions, referrals, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Dr Tetyana Rocks

Dr Tetyana Rocks is Director of the Food & Mood Academy and Senior Research Fellow at the Food & Mood Centre, Deakin University. An Accredited Practising Dietitian, she leads the translation of evidence in Nutritional Psychiatry into clinical and individual practice. She developed the first free online course in the field, enrolling over 95,000 people globally, and leads two professional development programs, including an award-winning course in Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Rocks was awarded the 2024 Outstanding Contribution to the Profession by Dietitians Australia and has delivered more than170 public and professional engagements, including keynotes, workshops, presentations, and media interviews nationally and internationally. Originally from Ukraine, she is committed to community-focused, culturally inclusive approaches to mental health and nutrition.