Exploring Mood Disorders and Brain Health Through the Lens of Functional Psychiatry

August 22, 2023 00:45:35
Exploring Mood Disorders and Brain Health Through the Lens of Functional Psychiatry
Pathways to Well-Being
Exploring Mood Disorders and Brain Health Through the Lens of Functional Psychiatry

Aug 22 2023 | 00:45:35

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Show Notes

Mood disorders such as depression and anxiety are multi-factorial in nature, resulting from physiological and biochemical imbalances, and psycho-social imbalances. The field of functional psychiatry aims to identify the somatic root causes that contribute to mental health disorders. Due to the complexity and sensitivity around how these conditions manifest in each patient, the optimal treatment plan goes beyond a singular treatment modality and focuses on truly bringing the body, mind, and spirit back into balance. In this episode of Pathways to Well-Being, noted functional medicine psychiatrist Dr. Achina Stein joins us to explore how various body systems affect mental health and walks us throughs her approach to the diagnostic workup. Click here to view episode transcript: https://www.ifm.org/news-insights/exploring-mood-disorders-and-brain-health-through-the-lens-of-functional-psychiatry/

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