Instructor

Jaquel Patterson, ND

Medical Director, Education

Dr. Jaquel Patterson is a nationally recognized naturopathic physician, sought-after speaker, success coach, 3x Amazon best-selling author, and Forbes contributor. She is the medical director and founder of Fairfield Family Health and has over 15 years of clinical experience with expertise in Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections, autoimmune conditions, integrative psychiatry, ADD/ADHD, PANS/PANDAS, allergies and environmental medicine. In addition to seeing patients and running the medical practice, Dr. Patterson is a sought-after speaker, presenting nationally 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 of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine and Connecticut Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She is a certified practitioner through the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and has completed a fellowship in functional medicine for psychiatry and ADD/ADHD. 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.

Webinar Overview

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
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