Gut–Brain Axis & Psychogastroenterology

Purpose: The gut–brain axis highlights the complex interaction between gastrointestinal function and mental health, driving a growing focus on psychogastroenterology as an emerging care model. Conditions such as IBS, functional dyspepsia, and chronic gut symptoms are increasingly managed through integrated approaches combining GI care, mental health support, nutrition, and behavioral therapy.

Keynote Points:

  • Growing recognition of the gut–brain connection in functional GI disorders

  • Expansion of integrated GI and mental health care models

  • Demand for psychotropic, neuromodulator, and microbiome-based therapies

  • Rising adoption of digital therapeutics, apps, and virtual behavioral therapy

  • Strong interest from wellness, nutrition, and mindfulness brands

  • Opportunities for multidisciplinary clinics and specialty programs

  • Increasing patient awareness and acceptance of mind–gut therapies

Benefits:

  • Access to a large, chronic patient population with functional GI disorders

  • Differentiation through holistic and integrative care offerings

  • Recurring revenue via therapy programs, digital platforms, and long-term management

  • Strong alignment with wellness, mental health, and preventive care trends

  • Opportunities for cross-industry collaboration (GI, psychology, nutrition, digital health)

  • Positions brands at the forefront of next-generation digestive healthcare