Integrative Care

Metabolic and Nutritional Psychiatry

Speaker(s)

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  James Greenblatt, MD

  Chief Medical Officer / VP Medical Services
  Walden Behavioral Care

In recent years, there has been growing interest in the relationship between nutrition and mental health. This session will explore the emerging field of Nutritional and Metabolic Psychiatry and discuss the potential of leveraging diet as a key aspect of psychiatric treatment. We will review the latest research on the impact of diet on mental health and examine the mechanisms by which specific nutrients may influence brain function and behavior. We will discuss the role of insulin resistance, ketogenic diets, and micronutrient deficiencies across multiple psychiatric disorders. The practical considerations for implementing dietary and nutritional interventions in psychiatric practice will be discussed. By the end of the session, attendees will have a better understanding of the role of diet and nutritional supplementation to augment medication management.