The Gut-Mind Connection in Mental Health

COURSE

Course description

The gut and the brain communicate bidirectionally through the production of hormones, neurotransmitters, and other microbiome-derived substances. In this course, we will explore how the gut works (including its own nervous system), what the gut microbiome does, and how the brain fits in—plus how it influences our mental health and the best ways to support it through diet, exercise and lifestyle changes. Ciara Halvorson, a PhD student in the School of Medical Sciences, will draw from her neuroscience research and peer-reviewed gut-brain science to keep things evidence-based.

Learning objectives

- Outline strategies to support a healthy microbiome for better mental health
- Develop an understanding of how the gut and the brain communicate
- Discuss the implications of the gut in psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's
- Describe the processes underlying neuroplasticity; learn about brain anatomy, neuron signaling, and glial cells

Registration details

Select your offering:

{{ ::(section.startDate | customLongDate) }}

You have already registered for this course.

View My account

This item is already in your shop cart.

View shop cart

Loading section fee(s)...

You're already on the waiting list for this item.

Sorry, this section is full.

Fees

{{ ::fee.description }}

	Fee	Tax	Subtotal
{{ ::fee.description }}	{{ ::(fee.price \| currency) }}	{{ ::(fee.tax \| currency) }}	{{ ::(fee.total \| currency) }}
{{ ::child.itemTitle }} - {{ ::child.description }}	{{ ::(child.price \| currency) }}	{{ ::(child.tax \| currency) }}	{{ ::(child.total \| currency) }}
		Total	{{ fee.totalFees \| currency }}

Add to Shop Cart Loading Note: You will be asked to sign in or create an account to register and pay for this course. Having trouble registering online? Register by phone: 250-472-4747

Online registration temporarily unavailable

Sorry, this course is not available for registration at this time.

This course is in progress. Please contact us for more details.

Online registration is closed for this course. You may still be able to register by phone. Call 250-472-4747 to find out.

This course is on your wish list. You will be notified when this course becomes available.

Want to receive notification when this course becomes available?

{{ loggedIn ? 'Add to wish list' : 'Sign in/create a new account to add to wish list' }}

Info you should know:

	Fee	Tax	Subtotal
{{ ::fee.description }}	{{ ::(fee.price \| currency) }}	{{ ::(fee.tax \| currency) }}	{{ ::(fee.total \| currency) }}
{{ ::child.itemTitle }} - {{ ::child.description }}	{{ ::(child.price \| currency) }}	{{ ::(child.tax \| currency) }}	{{ ::(child.total \| currency) }}
		Total	{{ fee.totalFees \| currency }}