Episode 173: Dr. John Kelly, Ph.D., ABPP
Dr. Kelly is the Elizabeth R. Spallin Professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He is the Director of the Recovery Research Institute at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), the Associate Director of the Center for Addiction Medicine at MGH, and the Program Director of the Addiction Recovery Management Service. Dr. Kelly is a former President of the American Psychological Association's (APA) Society of Addiction Psychology, a Fellow of the APA, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology. He has served as a consultant to U.S. federal agencies, non-federal institutions, foreign governments, and the United Nations. Dr. Kelly has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles, chapters, and books in addiction medicine. His work has focused on addiction treatment and the recovery process, mechanisms of behavior change, and reducing stigma and discrimination among individuals suffering from addiction.
YOU’RE INVITED to the International Food Addiction Consensus Conference
Friday, May 17, 2024, in London, UK
This informative and engaging gathering will build awareness for the growing problem of Food Addiction, not only for us adults but also for children and future generations.
Speakers include:
Chris Van Tulleken
Robert Lustig
Michael Moss
Vera Tarman
Adrian SotoMota
Erica LaFata
David Wiss
Timothy Brewerton (Video Link)
Anna Lembke (Video Link)
Nicole Avena
Susan Peirce Thompson
Why attend?
· Gain valuable insights from international researchers, physicians, clinicians, and metabolic experts.
· Network with professionals and like-minded individuals.
· Learn about Food Addiction and how ultra-processed foods impact the brain.
· See the latest scientific research on the addictive nature of certain foods and the clinical research in this area.
· Support our international program to get Food Addiction recognized as a disorder, listed in the ICD-11, to improve the food environment for future generations.
We hope you will join us for a full day of education, connection, and hope!
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