Integrative Medicine: Treating Anxiety, Depression and Affective Disorders by NIIM Sydney

Integrative Medicine combines the best of conventional and evidence-based complementary medicine. Join us for this free public seminar to find out integrative approaches to understanding and addressing anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.

Featuring speakers:
Professor Daniel Weber PhD MSc

Body and Soul: The Embodiment of Affect Disorder
Professor Daniel Weber has just recently completed his DSc in botanical oncology. He is vice-chair of the Oncology Section of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies and is a consultant to International Consortium of Chinese Medicine and Cancer. Daniel developed a training program in Somatic Psychotherapy, which he coordinated in Australia in the 80s and 90s.

Avanti Singh Integrative Psychologist BA(Psych) MA(Psych) Adv.Dip.Ayurveda
Avanti is an Psychologist who combines Western and Eastern therapies and acknowledges the links between Mind and Body. Avanti’s personal experience of contending with a rare nervous system disorder, severe scoliosis and her journey through IVF has been a motivator for her work and studies. She creates a trusting environment where people can learn to recognise their underlying source of stress, discomfort, dissatisfaction and unhappiness.

Presenting:

Psychology: Understanding and Treating Anxiety and Depression
Associate Professor Kylie O’Brien PhD MPH BAppSc(ChinMed) BSc(Optom) GradCertTertEd

Medicinal Cannabis: It’s Potential Role in Treatment of Anxiety, Depression and PTSD
Medicinal cannabis has been used for over 6000 years. Many states in the US, and countries like Israel and Canada, have changed their legislation to allow access to medicinal cannabis. This talk will focus on the scientific evidence for the use of medicinal cannabis in the treatment of anxiety, depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.