Functional Medicine Psychiatry Getting to the Root Cause of Mental Illness

Published: May 29, 2024, 10 a.m.

View Show Notes From This Episode\nGet Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman\nSign Up for Dr. Hyman\u2019s Weekly Longevity Journal\nThe world is experiencing a mental health crisis like never before. While that is rightfully scary, it\u2019s important to recognize that many of our daily choices can up-level our brain function and mental health. The inadequacies of current psychiatric disease and care models require urgent attention to address root causes such as nutrition, toxins, and gut health. In this episode of the podcast, I talk to Dr. James Greenblatt, who draws on his four decades of experience in studying functional psychiatry to highlight the importance of a personalized approach to mental health.\xa0\nIn this episode, we specifically focus on:\xa0\n\nThe pressing need for a new model of mental health care.\n\nHow is functional psychiatry different from conventional psychiatry?\xa0\n\nRoot causes of mental health issues and the importance of addressing nutrient deficiencies, toxins, and gut health.\n\nSuccess stories using the personalized approach with low-dose lithium, ketogenic diets, and nutraceuticals to treat psychiatric symptoms.\xa0\n\nEncouragement for those suffering from mental health disorders to explore Functional Medicine approaches.\n\nIntegrating Functional Medicine principles into mainstream psychiatry.\n\n\nJoin us to discover how Functional Medicine can transform mental health care and offer new hope for those struggling with mental health disorders.\nThis episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Mitopure, House of Macadamias, and Cymbiotika.\nStreamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com.\nSupport essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit TimelineNutrition.com/Drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10.\nEnjoy the highest quality macadamia nuts today. Get 15% off my custom House of Macadamias bundle or 10% off your entire order at HouseOfMacadamias.com/Hyman.\nUpgrade your supplement routine with Cymbiotika. Get 20% off with free shipping on all orders. Head to Cymbiotika.com and use code HYMAN.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices