Friday 19th June 2026

This much needed conference will explore the evidence and benefits of this rapidly emerging approach to dealing with brain and mental health. Hear from experts presenting the latest research and clinical applications.

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09:00
  1. Welcome from the Conference Chairs
    Welcome from the Conference Chairs
    Chairperson
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    Kirkland Newman, Founder and Editor of MindHealth360 and Host of The MindHealth360 Show, UK
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    Prof William Bird MBE, GP, CEO and Founder of Intelligent Health & Honorary Professor at The University of Exeter, UK
09:10
  1. Welcome from Dr Michael Dixon
    Welcome from Dr Michael Dixon
    Speakers
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    Dr Michael Dixon, GP, Co-Chair of the College of Medicine, Fellow of the Royal College of GPs, Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, Former Chair of NHS Alliance and Former Co-chair of the National Social Prescribing Network, UK
09:15
  1. How Immunity Impacts Mental Health and Clinical Application
    This session is expected to bridge the gap between neuroimmunology and clinical psychiatry, moving beyond the traditional neurotransmitter-only model. Dr. Kharrazian will detail how "primed" microglia …
    Speakers
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    Dr Datis Kharrazian, Founder of the Kharrazian Institute, Harvard Medical School-trained Clinical Research Scientist, USA
10:05
  1. Why the Brain Cannot Heal: Limbic Lock, Chronic Fight-or-Flight and Treatment Resistance
    In this session, Dr Eboni Cornish will explore how persistent limbic system activation and chronic fight-or-flight signalling can prevent healing and contribute to treatment resistance. Using function …
    Speakers
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    Dr Eboni Cornish, Integrative and Functional Medicine Physician, Associate Medical Director at Amen Clinics, USA
10:45
  1. Coffee Break
    Time to Visit the Exhibition
11:25
  1. The Hormonal Brain: How Endocrine Health Shapes Mood and Cognition
    In this session, Dr Felice Gersh will explore the powerful relationship between hormonal health and mental wellbeing across the lifespan. She will examine how hormonal fluctuations and imbalances can …
    Speakers
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    Dr Felice Gersh, OB/GYN and Integrative Medicine Physician and a Globally-recognised Expert on Women's Hormones, Gut Microbiome and Circadian Rhythm, USA
12:05
  1. TBC (30 Mins)
12:35
  1. Lunch Break
    Time to visit the exhibition halls
13:45
  1. Parkinson's, a Preventable Disease
    In this session, Dr Ray Dorsey will explore the growing evidence that Parkinson's disease may be largely preventable. Drawing on research into environmental exposures, lifestyle factors and public hea …
    Speakers
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    Dr Ray Dorsey, Director, Center for Brain & Environment, Atria Health and Research Institute, USA
14:25
  1. From Control to Connection: A Whole-Mind-Body Approach to Nutrition and Self-Kindness in ADHD
    This session presents ADHD as a whole mind–body condition and introduces PHOCUS, a neuroaffirming framework that links nutrition, gut–brain science, and self-kindness to support a healthier relationship with food. It demonstrates how compassionate, personalised nourishment can improve regulation, focus, and emotional wellbeing without rigid dieting.
    Speakers
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    Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas, Clinical neuroscientist & author, UK
14:55
  1. Reversal of Cognitive Decline and Early Dementia
    A Precision Medicine Randomized Controlled Trial - Dr. Toups will present the design and groundbreaking results of a randomized controlled precision medicine trial demonstrating reversal of cognitive …
    Speakers
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    Dr Kat Toups, Medical Doctor, Geriatric Neuropsychiatrist, Researcher and Certified Functional Medicine Physician, CA, USA
15:35
  1. Coffee Break
    Time to visit the exhibition halls
16:15
  1. The New Paradigm of Psychedelic Medicine
    This presentation will provide a well rounded introduction to the emerging field of psychedelic medicine. Dr. Shannon will outline the essential elements of the new psychedelic framework and how this …
    Speakers
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    Dr Scott Shannon, Psychiatrist, Researcher, Author and Teacher, USA
16:55
  1. Closing Keynote TBC