Instructor: Jaquel Patterson, ND, MBA
In recent years, research has increasingly highlighted the significant role of neuroinflammation in the development and exacerbation of various psychiatric disorders. From mood disorders like depression and anxiety to more severe conditions such as schizophrenia, inflammation within the brain can have a profound impact on mental health. This webinar will provide a deep dive into how neuroinflammation interacts with psychiatric symptoms, its causes, and potential therapeutic approaches to manage this critical factor.
Learning Objectives
- Explain how neuroinflammation, triggered by factors such as infections, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), chronic diseases, hormonal imbalances, autoimmune conditions, and environmental exposures, can contribute to the development and exacerbation of psychiatric disorders, including anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia.
- List inflammatory biomarkers associated with psychiatric conditions by exploring how these biomarkers can influence treatment resistance and affect mental health outcomes.
- State integrative strategies to manage neuroinflammation, including lifestyle modifications, dietary interventions, and targeted anti-inflammatory treatments.
Target Audience
This educational activity is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and MFT’s.
Learning Levels
- Intermediate
Jaquel Patterson, ND, MBA
Medical Director, Education
Dr. Jaquel Patterson is a nationally recognized naturopathic physician, success coach, 3x Amazon best-selling author, and Forbes contributor. She owns a successful multidisciplinary medical practice, Fairfield Family Health, in Connecticut. She has over 16 years of clinical experience with a focus on Lyme disease, autoimmune conditions, integrative psychiatry, and environmental medicine. She is a sought-after speaker and published in places like USA Today, New York Magazine, Forbes, CBS, Fox, NBC and ABC. She is the Past President for the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and currently serves on the board, as Treasurer of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine. She is a certified practitioner through the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and completed a fellowship in functional medicine for psychiatry and ADD/ADHD with Psychiatry Redefined. She is a faculty member with Rupa University, A4M, IFM, Psychiatry Redefined and other educational platforms for functional medicine providers. She also has extensive experience in behavioral health, working in community behavioral health and leading statewide and national initiatives on integrated care models and integrative medicine. In addition to her naturopathic medical degree, she has her MBA in Healthcare Management from Quinnipiac University and has her undergraduate degree from Cornell University.
Overview
Chronic inflammation plays a pivotal role in the development and severity of mental health conditions. Higher levels of inflammatory markers, such as cytokines and C-reactive protein (CRP), correlate with an increased risk of psychiatric symptoms and treatment resistance. It highlights how persistent inflammation disrupts neurotransmitter signaling and neural circuitry, contributing to disorders such as anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia.
In this webinar, Dr. Patterson will examine the mechanisms by which inflammation—triggered by factors such as infections, chronic stress, autoimmune dysfunction, chronic disease, poor diet, and environmental toxins—affects mental health. She’ll cover key topics, including the role of inflammatory cytokines, immune dysregulation, and gut-brain axis interactions. Dr. Patterson will conclude with an evidence-based discussion on both conventional and integrative approaches to managing inflammation, including lifestyle interventions, nutritional therapies, and targeted anti-inflammatory treatments.
And be sure to stick around for a brief Q&A with Dr. Patterson to learn more about the Fellowship in Functional Psychiatry, a comprehensive program providing additional clinical protocols, testing methodologies, and interventions for patients. Bring your questions and gain insight into how the Fellowship can help enhance your practice and patient outcomes.
CE Information
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CE Process Info
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- Complete evaluation forms for the event
- Download your continuing education certificate in a PDF format
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Disclosure
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PLANNERS AND REVIEWER
The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.
FACULTY
Dr. Patterson has been a presenter for several nutraceutical companies including Zycal, Xymogen and Nordic Naturals. She serves as a key opinion leader for AugureX. She also is faculty with Rupa University and Psychiatry Redefined.
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